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Project Role: Member of Technical Staff

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (On-site)

Description: We are seeking a Member of Technical Staff (Analytical Chemistry) to join our Materials, Chemistry, and Surfaces team. The successful candidate will lead analytical chemistry projects across multiple techniques, develop new methodologies, and ensure that customer deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and timeliness.

Experience: Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 3-5 years of industrial analytical chemistry experience.

Salary: $130,000 – $150,000

Desired Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 3-5 years of industrial analytical chemistry experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in tool management and method development using one or more of:
    • Gas, liquid, or ion chromatography
    • Mass spectrometry
    • Trace metals analysis by ICP-MS or OES
  • Proven ability to solve complex analytical challenges across a range of techniques.
  • A quality-first approach to method development and troubleshooting.
  • Detail-oriented, with excellent problem-solving and project management skills.

Core Competencies

  • Experience or familiarity with industry-relevant analytical techniques such as NMR, FTIR, GPC, HPLC.
  • Familiarity with lab quality standards and practices (e.g., ISO 17025, ASTM, GMP)
  • Experience supporting tool installation, qualification, and maintenance.
  • Experience in customer-facing roles: project scoping, proposal writing, and presentation of results.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to grow business and help customers succeed.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Own and ensure the success of projects across several techniques in the Analytical Chemistry business unit, including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, LC-MS, and GC-MS.
  • Develop and validate new analytical methods for diverse applications.
  • Interpret data, compile findings, and present results in clear, customer-facing reports.
  • Assign and delegate projects, write SOPs, train and mentor junior staff, and ensure project timelines are met.
  • Maintain and optimize instrument performance, interface with vendor support, and manage ordering and tracking of parts and consumables.

Candidate Information

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