Lab Technician

TOK America - A Subsidiary of Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.

This is a great opportunity to start your career in the Semiconductor Manufacturing industry!

We are looking for highly energized candidates who share TOK America’s commitment to operational excellence and its unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction.

TOK America’s Inspection laboratory quantifies, characterizes, certifies, and approves all materials incoming and produced at TOK America domestically. TOK America’s Inspection laboratory focuses on training staff on Instrumentation and improving analytical techniques to meet the demands of being in the cutting edge of the industry. TOK America is a growing team of motivated staff with a passion for chemistry. Joining TOK America Inspection department is a jump start to any chemists career as staff are given the opportunity to train in multiple analytical techniques.

TOK America, Inc. plays an extremely important part, serving as the supply hub of semiconductor photoresists and high-purity chemical agents for the customers in United States and Europe. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of a world leader in advanced chemical formulations. Our company has consistently pursued programs of research and development of superior new technologies and new technical methodologies based on the following management principles: “continue efforts to enhance technology,” “raise the quality levels of products,” “contribute to society” and “create a frank and open-minded business culture”.

Company Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - TOK pays 100% of the premiums for all employees
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid life insurance
• Holiday pay opportunities
• Paid time off
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Employee assistance program

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Title: Lab Technician

Department: Inspection

Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Schedules: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

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SUMMARY:

Function: Analyzing samples in a high-volume chemical manufacturing facility for composition, impurities and functional characteristics. Operates and maintains analytical chemistry instruments and tools.

Scope: Responsible for analyzing samples in a timely manner in a manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of a 2-Year AA Degree in Chemistry or equivalent education.

REQUIRED PERSONAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to work in a team safely

2. Ability to maintain ISO document and record control.

3. Ability to effectively communicate in English (both oral and written).

4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

5. Have stable, verifiable work history with excellent attendance record.

6. Must be comfortable working with chemicals including, but not limited to, corrosives and organic solvents.

DUTIES:

Typical

· Prepares and analyzes samples using analytical instruments and tools.

· Operation, Maintenance, and installation of new analytical instruments and tools.

· Monitors reagent and testing supplies.

· Standard qualification.

· Performs MSA studies for validation of analytical testing methods.

· Monitor product trends according to Western Electric Trend rules.

· Writes SOPs, Data, and Forms according to ISO standards.

· Performs cleaning and organizing of all inspection areas according to 5S standards.

· Proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste.

· Continuous quality improvement as related to ISO 9001.

· Performs other necessary duties and tasks as requested.

Periodical

• Attending annual and/or quarterly refresher courses related to hazardous waste management and handling, general safety, quality management, and environmental management
• Maintaining quality records.

SUPERVISION:

Receives: Direction is provided by the Metrology department Management Team. (Manager and/or General Manager). Completed work is reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the established guidelines.

Given: None

INSTRUMENTATION:

1. UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

2. FT-NIR

3. Ion Chromatograph (IC)

4. Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP-MS & OES)

5. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC-UV/MS)

6. Viscometer

7. Karl-Fisher Moisture meter

8. Automatic Titrator

9. Specific Gravity/Density Meter

10. Surface Tensiometer

11. GC-MS

12. GC-TCD/GC-FID

13. Film Thickness Meter

14. Coater/Developer

15. Stepper

16. CD-SEM

17. Other equipment used in the photolithography process

18. Liquid particle counter (LPC) & Air particle counter

19. Ellipsometer

20. Other basic analysis

WORKING CONDITIONS:

There is a potential for exposure to hazardous conditions and/or materials. Must be willing to wear appropriate PPE as needed. Position may involve strenuous activities such as walking, bending, lifting, and moving of material.

OTHER:

Personnel must successfully complete a program of on-site classroom instruction or on-the-job training that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures compliance with all job requirements. Prior experience and/or certification that can be verified will be considered in evaluating training requirements.

Additional tasks, as assigned related to smooth facility operations many include but are not limited to, support of the Environmental Health and Safety Committee and active promotion of safety and pollution prevention activities.

FURTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

May need to be able to work long hours as directed by Manager.

May need to be able to work various shifts as directed by Manager.

Must have a reliable means of transportation to and from the work site.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person