Chemistry and Process Technologist

Semiconductor integrated circuits have revolutionized modern society, transforming the ways we work, communicate, travel, and maintain health. As the semiconductor industry grows, projected to surpass $1 trillion by 2030, the demand for efficient, sustainable manufacturing processes has intensified.

Geminatio, a startup dedicated to enabling low-cost integrated circuit manufacturing, is developing innovative materials and infrastructure to make semiconductor patterning more accessible and cost-effective. Founded by industry experts in advanced photolithography and resolution enhancement, we’re building solutions to sustain industry growth.

To support our vision and continued expansion, Geminatio has an exciting opportunity for a Chemistry and Process Technologist in our laboratory located in Schenectady, NY.

Geminatio is seeking a motivated technologist excited about contributing to a small, energetic team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in our newly equipped 1600 sq ft laboratory, conducting a range of tasks essential to our materials and formulation development. You will assist in semiconductor process development, analytical sample preparation, formulation, spin coating, analysis, and reporting, and be a valuable part of the team advancing materials for improved patterning processes.

You will receive comprehensive training to build on your existing skills and gain exposure to cutting-edge techniques in polymer synthesis, formulation, and semiconductor manufacturing. Additionally, there will be opportunities to attend industry conferences, supporting both personal and professional growth.

As a small startup team, we value people who take initiative, continuously look for ways to improve how we work, and approach technical problems from first principles. Team members are expected to take ownership of their work, hold themselves and each other accountable, and work collaboratively toward shared goals.

The Process and Formulation Technologist will support the lead chemist and formulator in optimizing materials, formulations, and results communication. This role will involve:

• Safety and Quality Compliance: Ensuring safe lab practices, maintaining product quality, and practicing environmental responsibility.
• Chemical Synthesis: Synthesis and purification of small molecules and polymers using organic laboratory techniques.
• Sample Preparation: Preparing and handling materials for synthesis, analysis, and evaluation.
• Semiconductor Wafer Processing: Handling and processing semiconductor wafers to develop novel patterning technologies.
• Characterization and Analysis: Conducting analysis using NMR, SEM, ellipsometry, GPC, DSC, TGA, and other techniques to evaluate and document material properties.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Gathering, organizing, and interpreting data to improve formulations, understand process behavior, and optimize material performance.
• Laboratory Operations: Maintaining an organized and clean laboratory environment, ensuring equipment and materials are stored properly, and managing shipping, receiving, lab supplies, samples, and inventory to support an efficient workflow.

• Supporting the process development, formulation, and analysis of spin-on lithography enhancement processes
• Supporting the synthesis, formulation, and analysis of unique polymers and small molecules
• Operating and maintaining the laboratory environment, equipment, and tools while following established safety protocols
• Managing inventory of internal samples, customer samples, and commercial chemicals
• Assisting in functional tests and experiments to evaluate material and process performance
• Collecting and analyzing experimental data to identify trends, troubleshoot problems, and guide process improvements
• Applying first-principles thinking to understand the mechanisms behind experimental observations rather than relying solely on empirical results
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in laboratory processes, experimental methods, organization, safety, and efficiency
• Taking initiative to identify tasks or problems that need attention and driving them toward resolution
• Documenting procedures, results, and insights clearly so that work can be understood and reproduced by other team members
• Taking ownership of assigned work and contributing to a culture where team members respectfully hold themselves and each other accountable
• Working closely with team members, sharing information and…