Scientist I

Jobtailor; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced chemist to develop new analytical methods and lead client-facing projects in a high-precision laboratory setting.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure, with preference for candidates experienced in ICP-MS, GC-MS, or HPIC and a semiconductor background.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS in Chemistry or similar science with required years of experience as specified.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with ICP-MS, GC-MS or HPIC preferred.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop new methods for lab chemical and material analysis capabilities.
• Partner with customers to navigate complex situations and factory contamination issues.
• Support lab instrument performance and contribute to preventive maintenance program insights.
• Lead laboratory projects including MDL studies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Present results at customer sites and report findings clearly.
• Collaborate to advance capabilities and contribute in areas of expertise.
• Manage projects with customers from start to finish, maintaining trust and autonomy.
• Adopt new techniques and gain deep familiarity in preparation, analysis, data processing, and reporting.
• Nurture lab staff growth through training on new and existing methods.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Working under pressure

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Similar Science

MS in Chemistry or Similar Science

BS in Chemistry or Similar Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop new methods for additional lab chemical and material analysis capabilities.
• Partner with customers to build alignment and navigate complex situations, such as factory contamination issues.
• Support excellent lab instrument performance and provides valuable insights into the preventive maintenance program.
• Contribute to the stewardship of laboratory projects, such as MDL studies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively listen to and anticipate the needs of the customer for new analysis procedures.
• Present results and findings at customer sites.
• Collaborate to identify opportunities to advance our capabilities and contribution in their areas of expertise.
• Engage with clients to determine requirements and desired outputs, managing projects from beginning to end with high trust and supportive autonomy.
• Efficiently adopt and embrace new techniques (e.g., building deep familiarity in preparation, analysis, data processing, and reporting).
• Collaborate with the production lab as necessary to ensure collective success.
• Participate in Client Task Forces as a technical representative.
• Perform analysis and research with high trust and supportive autonomy.
• Perform routine and non-routine sample analysis and data interpretation.
• Perform primary and secondary review of data to ensure the highest quality.
• Strong understanding of process flow within an analytical laboratory.
• Prepare analysis reports and maintains open communication with customers.
• Nurture lab staff growth through training on new and existing methods.
• Work closely with the manager and lab members to ensure a smooth workflow and overall customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• BS in Chemistry or Similar Science and 10 years experience OR MS in Chemistry or Similar Science and 5 years experience OR Ph. D. in Chemistry or Similar Science and 0-2 years experience.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with others as a team.
• Highly organized, disciplined, and goal oriented.
• Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Possesses a good work ethic and knows how to get things done.
• Possesses good personal time management skills.
• Work safely at all times and ensure a safety culture and a safe working environment in the laboratory.
• Preferred Qualification: Experience with ICP-MS, GC-MS or HPIC.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry.