Research and Development Technologist

Client has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Formulation/Application Technical Assistant in the Semiconductor Technologies Lithography Group located in Marlborough, MA. The Technical Assistant will be responsible for the development of next-generation spin-on photolithography materials for semiconductor applications. The Technical Assistant will work closely with R&D materials team, R&D formulation team, development engineering and commercial teams to develop and commercialize industry-leading photolithography materials as we expand and grow our business.

• Performs theoretical and experimental scientific and technological investigation directed toward the acquisition of new knowledge. May conduct analytical, experimental, investigative and other fact-finding work to support principal scientific research.
• Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results, including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses.
• Identifies, assesses and develops new scientific concepts/technologies in basic or applied research with significant business impact. Documents research leading to patent disclosure or technical and/or scientific advancement.
• Establish fundamental understanding and structure-property-functional relationship of new materials and formulations to accelerate innovation and product development.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive new product development from concept shaping and validation to scale-up and commercialization.
• Problem solving using multiple analytical and functional test procedures to identify and characterize material development barriers.
• Support root cause investigations (RCI) for solving critical technical challenges on an accelerated time scale.

• Demonstrated record of achievements in technical role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of performing in a fast paced, customer focused business unit.

• Proven track record of safe laboratory practices and methodology.
• BS/MS degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science or related field.
• Experience in material science, synthesis, formulations or product development.
• Experience in photo-patterning field and fabrication laboratory is a plus.
• Experience and knowledge in computational calculation and data management is a plus.