Associate Scientist 1

EMD Group; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Perquisites

Job summary

EMD Electronics is seeking an Associate Scientist I to support safe, compliant lab operations in the New Product Development Lab/M4Ward Lab within a semiconductor materials environment.

The role involves hazard reviews, chemical inventory management, safety program support, and preparation of safety documentation, SOPs, and work instructions while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and EH&S teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or Physics.
• 4+ years experience in a chemical production, laboratory or chemical engineering role.
• 1+ year experience handling hazardous chemicals in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Review SDSs and chemical safety information; conduct hazard assessments for new chemicals, materials, and processes
• Ensure chemicals are safely handled, stored, segregated, labeled, tracked, and disposed of in line with company and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate chemical inventories, coordinate replenishment, and manage incoming chemicals and laboratory supplies
• Partner with EHS teams to support laboratory safety programs, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and compliance activities
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation, risk assessments, hazard analyses, work instructions, SOPs, and laboratory procedures
• Keep controlled documents current and collaborate with technical teams to document new processes and best practices
• Prepare, verify, package, and process chemicals and materials for internal use and customer shipments while maintaining accurate fulfillment records
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory; support equipment upkeep, workspace readiness, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Safety awareness

Documentation

Communication

Data analysis

Multitasking

Laboratory teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or Physics

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

SAP

Intelex

Management of Change Software

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

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:

The Associate Scientist I will support safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory operations within the New Product Development Lab/M4WardTM Lab in a semiconductor materials environment. This role focuses on conducting chemical hazard reviews, managing chemical inventory, supporting laboratory safety programs, authoring work instructions and safety documentation, fulfilling chemical orders, and maintaining an organized laboratory workspace. The position works closely with scientists, engineers, Quality, and EH&S teams to ensure new materials and processes are implemented safely and effectively while enabling successful research, development, and customer support activities.

• Review SDSs and chemical safety information; conduct hazard assessments for new chemicals, materials, and processes
• Ensure chemicals are safely handled, stored, segregated, labeled, tracked, and disposed of in line with company and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate chemical inventories, coordinate replenishment, and manage incoming chemicals and laboratory supplies
• Partner with EHS teams to support laboratory safety programs, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and compliance activities
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation, risk assessments, hazard analyses, work instructions, SOPs, and laboratory procedures
• Keep controlled documents current and collaborate with technical teams to document new processes and best practices
• Prepare, verify, package, and process chemicals and materials for internal use and customer shipments while maintaining accurate fulfillment records
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory; support equipment upkeep, workspace readiness, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives

Physical Attributes:

• Wearappropriate PPE
• Liftup to 50 pounds

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Physics

OR

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years experience in a chemical production, laboratory or chemical engineering role
• 1+ year experience handling hazardous chemicals in a laboratory environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong focus on safety and quality
• Familiarity with chemical hazard reviews, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and risk assessment processes
• Experience working in gloveboxes
• Prior chemistry lab experience handling highly toxic chemicals, acids, and bases
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, SAP, and Management of Change Software (Intelex)
• Strong data analysis, attention-to-detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, team-oriented approach to supporting laboratory operations

Pay Range for this position: $31.00-$48.00 per hour.

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.

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!