Laboratory Research Technician

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
 

Your Role:

At EMD Electronics, in our Carlsbad, CA location, we are seeking a Lab Research Technician to join the Analytical Technology group.   In this role, you will assist in the analysis of organosilicon, organometallic and other deposition products used in the semiconductor fabrication industry. This is a hands-on role with 80% of time spent in the laboratory.

• Shift M-F 8-5, with possible Saturday and swing shift 
• Maintenance of instrumentation
• Set up equipment and experiments
• Support 6S efforts in Six Sigma for continuous improvement
• Support New Product Development
• Assist chemists in routine and non-routine sample analysis
• Exposure to ICPMS, microwave digestion, conventional digestion, FTIR, Raman, NMR, GC, GCMS, IC

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of science or technical industrial experience
• 1+ years experience with equipment maintenance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, or other Science field
• 3+ years of science or technical industrial experience
• Good mechanical aptitude 
• Hands-on experience with Analytical Instrumentation
• Experience handling reactive chemicals
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills that support a diverse team environment
• Creativity and strong problem-solving skills
• A strong technical understanding of fundamental analytical chemistry
• Experience working in an industrial laboratory setting

 Pay Range for this position - $32-$39/hr

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!