Chemical Technician

KLA; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Chemist/Materials Technician for its Totowa, NJ site. You will monitor chemical processes, set up and maintain lab instruments, and manage chemical orders and inventory for Manufacturing and R&D.

You’ll ensure safety, calibration, and proper documentation while supporting shipment readiness and waste handling. The role requires a chemistry degree with 1+ year of chemical handling experience and knowledge of analytical techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry required or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience handling chemicals
• Knowledge of analytical techniques (titration, conductivity, pH, UV, ICP) beneficial
• Experience with planning, procuring and inventory management of chemicals
• Understanding SDS/MSDS and shipping requirements for chemicals
• Collaborate with multiple departments to avoid delays in chemical management
• Participation in waste management activities

Responsibilities

• Monitor chemical processes and test product quality to standards
• Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
• Order chemicals for MFG and R&D; maintain inventory
• Prepare chemicals per MFG demand and customer orders
• Ensure calibration and proper functioning of equipment
• Properly document SDS/Hazards labels and waste management
• Move and handle chemical containers safely
• Prepare shipment readiness documents for chemicals outbound
• Participate in safety programs and audits

Skills

Chemical handling

Laboratory testing

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Waste management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Job description

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

KLA has manufacturing sites worldwide. The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation and Quality, builds our leading-edge technology. GOPS partners with KLA's global supply base and design engineering teams to develop new products, working continuously to build better, faster and more cost-efficient solutions.

What You'll Do

• Monitor chemical processes and test product quality to make sure that they meet standards and specifications.
• Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment. Maintain production equipment and troubleshoot problems.
• Quarterly planning chemical for MFG and placing chemical orders for MFG and R&D.
• Maintain inventory for receiving chemicals/outbound chemicals.
• Fulfill orders for internal requests of chemicals MFG, R&D and EGN.
• Prepare chemicals as per MFG demand and customer orders.
• Setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ensuring the proper functioning and calibration of equipment.
• Testing chemicals, prepare documentation such proper SDS/Hazard labels.
• Chemical waste management.
• Following safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Participating in safety programs and audits.
• Properly handling and storing chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Move 20 liter containers from floor level to bench level.
• Prep documents for shipment readiness of chemicals outbound.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in chemistry with 1+ years of experience in handling chemicals.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques such as Titration, Conductivity, pH, UV, ICP etc.
• Experience in planning, procuring and inventory management of chemicals.
• Understanding SDS/MSDS, understand shipment requirements for chemicals.
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure no delays for chemical management.
• Participate when needed for waste management.

Minimum Qualifications

1 years of related experience

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $18.71 - $27.00 Per Hour Primary Location: USA-NJ-Totowa-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.
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