Chemical Lab Technician

TSMC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMC is hiring for a position in San Jose, California, focusing on routine sampling and analysis in a chemical lab. Candidates should have an Associate's degree or equivalent and ideally 6-12+ months of lab experience.

The role involves working with industrial chemicals in a clean room and supporting engineering teams with data collection and analysis. A positive attitude and teamwork mindset are vital. Join us in shaping the future!

Qualifications

• 6-12+ months of experience in a chemical lab preferred.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of instrumental analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sampling and analysis for Fab process chemical and clean room environment.
• Assist engineers with analytical method development.
• Support manufacturing operations and be part of on-call schedule.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Basic PC skills (Windows, Office)

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in Science/Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience

Job description

At TSMC, We Develop the Technologies that Shape the Future and Change the World! Technology is our cornerstone, and Innovation is our passion.

At TSMC, we bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to provide the best foundry services possible, and drive innovation in fields that revolutionize our world and daily lives including high performance computing, mobile, automotive electronics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

If you want to challenge yourself and unleash innovation with brilliant colleagues located around the world, come join us!

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sampling and analysis for Fab process chemical, Fab process water, and clean room environment for a semiconductor company.
• Spend significant time in a clean room environment.
• Work with industrial chemicals, specifically concentrated acids and bases.
• Collect and organize data, and report to internal/external customers.
• Assist engineers with analytical method development.
• Record and identify contamination levels.
• Manage equipment-related maintenance and chemicals.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping (5S) environment and protocols.
• Support Fab manufacturing operations and be part of our teams’ on-call schedule.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree at a Science/Engineering/Technology school or equivalent experience is required.
• 6-12+ months of experience working in a chemical lab is highly preferred.
• Basic PC skills (Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office) are required.
• Be a good analytical thinker and exhibit problem-solving abilities.
• Must be a team player and have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Be a logical thinker and attentive to numbers accuracy.
• Follow the standard operating procedures for chemical handling.
• Be able to work night and weekend shifts when assigned, and work overtime if needed (there will be a cap on overall work hours).
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of instrumental analysis techniques.