Process & Formulation Technologist – Spin-On Lithography

Geminatio; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Company 401k

Flexible PTO

Mentorship from industry leaders

Electric Vehicle Charging onsite

Snacks, coffee and tea

Job summary

Geminatio in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Process and Formulation Technologist to join our startup-style lab. You will support synthesis, formulation, spin coating, and characterization to advance new materials for patterning.

You will work in a 1600 sq ft lab, receive hands-on training, and participate in data analysis, documentation, and continuous improvement while collaborating with a small, dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
• 1+ years of chemical synthesis experience in academia or industry.
• Experience with safe lab practices and SDS adherence.
• Familiarity with common analytical techniques (NMR, SEM, GPC/SEC, HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, DSC, TGA).
• Reliable vehicle and ability to travel to Capital Region as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, organized lab notebooks, and good communication.
• Proactive, takes ownership, and works well in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Support process development, formulation, and analysis of spin-on lithography enhancement processes.
• Assist synthesis, formulation, and analysis of polymers and small molecules.
• Operate and maintain lab environment, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Manage inventory of samples and chemicals; handle shipping and receiving.
• Conduct data collection, analysis, and reporting to improve formulations.
• Document procedures and results clearly for reproducibility.
• Collaborate with team and drive improvements in workflows and safety.

Skills

Chemical synthesis

Laboratory safety

Analytical data interpretation

Documentation & notebooks

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

NMR

SEM

GPC/SEC

HPLC

GC-MS

FTIR

DSC

TGA

Job description

Geminatio in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Process and Formulation Technologist to join our startup-style lab. You will support synthesis, formulation, spin coating, and characterization to advance new materials for patterning.

You will work in a 1600 sq ft lab, receive hands-on training, and participate in data analysis, documentation, and continuous improvement while collaborating with a small, dedicated team.