SENIOR CHEMIST

Pibond Oy; Espoo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PiBond is seeking a Senior Chemist to join our R&D team in Espoo. You will design synthesis processes, conduct laboratory experiments, and develop new polymer formulations to support advanced semiconductor materials.

The role requires 4+ years in polymer synthesis/analysis, strong formulation skills, and experience with analytical techniques. You will report to the program leader and collaborate across departments, including scale-up discussions with production teams.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Polymer chemistry, material science, or related fields.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in polymer synthesis, purification, and analysis.
• Strong understanding of polymer synthesis routes and purification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage research and development projects.
• Design and execute experiments for the synthesis of siloxane polymers.
• Develop and optimize formulations for the targeted application.
• Characterize materials using NMR, GPC, GC, FTIR, TGA, and other techniques.
• Analyze data with Minitab or similar software to identify trends.
• Collaborate with process engineers to transfer lab results to production.
• Report results to partners and customers globally and support scale-up.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Formulation

Data analysis

Education

PhD or MSc in Polymer chemistry, material science, or related fields

Tools

NMR

GPC

GC

FTIR

TGA

Minitab

Job description

Would you like to have a job that has an impact on the daily life of millions of people? PiBond is a rapidly growing company that develops the most innovative materials that are used in microelectronics. As part of our R&D team your contribution may revolutionize the industry and products you have helped create end up in devices used for example in processors or memories in phones and computers, or in automotive cameras and displays. In this way, your work may eventually affect the daily lives of millions. Join us as we are growing into a major player in one of the fastest growing industries in the world.

Description

We are looking for a Senior Chemistwith strong expertise in polymer synthesis and formulation experience to support our growth. In this key role, as part of our research and development team, you will create value to our customers by enabling and enhancing their integrated circuits and components. You will design synthesis processes and conduct laboratory experiments and analyses to develop new products. Your work includes reporting to program leader and customers. To succeed in this role, you should be a dynamic individual with a solid technical background.

Your task will include:

• Execute and manage research and development projects.
• Design and execute experiments for the synthesis of siloxane polymers
• Develop and optimize formulations for the targeted application
• Characterize materials using analytical techniques such as NMR, GPC, GC, FTIR, TGA, and other relevant methods.
• Analyze experimental data using statistical tools such as Minitab or equivalent software to identify trends and optimize formulations
• Collaborate closely with the process engineers to transfer the lab scale results into scalable production processes.
• Report and communicate the results internally as well as to partners and customers globally.
• Support troubleshooting and continues improvement in the scale up process.

Desired skills and abilities:

• PhD or MSC in Polymer chemistry, material science, or related fields
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role in polymer synthesis, purification, and analysis.
• Strong understanding of polymer synthesis routes
• Proven experience in purification techniques
• Proficiency in polymer characterization and film analysis
• Proficiency in data analysis and experimental design, ideally using Minitab, or similar tool.
• Excellent problem solving, documentation, and communication skill.
• Ability to work in a collaborative R&D environment and manage multiple projects.
• Good team spirit and a solid team player.

Preferred experience:

• Background in microelectronics, coatings, or advanced materials development
• Familiarity with surface modification, adhesion control, or lithography-related materials

We offer:

• Rewarding and challenging position with real possibilities to create enabling materials for next generation semiconductors and displays.
• Supportive colleagues and an international business environment.
• A great opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in its field.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Dynamic atmosphere and inspirational lean organization.
• An employer who invests in wellbeing of its employees.

Pibond is a rapidly growing innovator of materials used in the semiconductor industry. We specialize in the development and production of advanced organic, silicon and metal oxide polymers, and proprietary monomers for these. Pibond is committed to world-class manufacturing operations with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified management system. Our team consists of personnel with decades of experience in developing new innovative materials, scaling these up to reproducible processes and manufacturing our products at the highest quality. Company’s mission is to ensure the success of our customers and their products through consistently innovative materials and superior service.