Research Chemist - Chemical Analyzers

About the role

KLA's ECI Division provides chemical metrology and process control solutions for semiconductor and advanced packaging manufacturing, and its Semi PC business unit supplies inspection, metrology and analytics systems to chip manufacturers. The Research Chemist joins the R&D team focused on analytical technologies, leading the development of next-generation chemical analyzers that monitor and control critical process fluids in semiconductor manufacturing. The work sits at the intersection of chemistry, electrochemistry, instrumentation and product development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of chemical analyzers and quantitative analytical methods for measuring process fluids in the semiconductor industry.
• Develop, optimize and validate measurement methods, focusing on accuracy, precision, sensitivity, selectivity, linearity, robustness and reproducibility.
• Design and run statistically sound experiments to establish method performance, detection limits, variability and analytical uncertainty.
• Collaborate with chemistry, engineering, software and product teams to turn analytical methods into automated analyzer systems.
• Troubleshoot measurement problems and validate methods, setting calibration, performance verification and acceptance criteria.
• Support product development and commercialization through lab testing, method transfer, technical documentation and technical support.
• Prepare technical reports, scientific publications and presentations, and present findings internally, to customers and at conferences.

Required profile

• Preferred: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Electrochemistry or a closely related field.
• Minimum: Doctorate with 0 years of experience, or Master's degree with 3 years, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related work experience.
• Strong scientific communication, technical writing and presentation skills.

Required skills

• Quantitative analytical chemistry and method development, validation and troubleshooting.
• Electrochemical techniques such as voltammetry (cyclic voltammetry, stripping methods) strongly preferred.
• Other instrumental methods such as titration, spectroscopy, chromatography or elemental analysis highly desirable.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $106,000 to $155,467 annually.
• Possible performance incentives and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.