Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations

ManpowerGroup; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Array

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations for a leading semiconductor analytics team. You will support high-throughput analyses in a production wet lab, lead investigations, and ensure data integrity and audit-ready results.

The role emphasizes lead analytical testing, method performance monitoring, and collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve out-of-spec results and support audits.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Chemistry or related field and 7+ years in analytical lab, production or QC environment.
• Proven expertise in chromatography (IC, LC, GC) and molecular spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman, NIR).
• Experience with SPC, control charts, trending and investigations of out-of-control conditions.
• Hands-on lab experience with chemical testing and cleanroom exposure.
• Strong data integrity mindset and ability to review/approve results to specs.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee routine analysis of semiconductor chemicals using established methods.
• Review and approve analytical results for accuracy and conformance to specs.
• Ensure timely material release by meeting production testing turnaround times.
• Monitor daily results for trends indicating process or contamination issues.
• Serve as technical expert for lab instrumentation and advanced troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Statistical analysis

Data integrity

Laboratory leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Materials Science

Tools

IC

LC

GC

FTIR

Raman

NIR

HPLC

XRF

Job description

Our client, a leader in advanced analytical testing for the semiconductor industry, is seeking a Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations to join their team. As a Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations, you will be part of the Analytics & Metrology, Wet Lab team supporting high-throughput analytical metrology in a production laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to data integrity, a hands‑on analytical mindset, and the ability to lead investigations that keep laboratory results stable, precise, and audit‑ready—so you can help materials consistently meet stringent semiconductor specifications.

What's the Job?

• Execute and oversee routine analysis of semiconductor chemicals (metals, anions, organics, particles) using established methods.
• Review and approve analytical results to ensure accuracy, consistency, and conformance with product specifications.
• Ensure timely release of materials by meeting required turnaround times for production testing.
• Monitor analytical results daily for trends or shifts that may indicate process or contamination issues.
• Serve as the technical expert for critical laboratory instrumentation and advanced troubleshooting to protect uptime, sensitivity, and stability.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of analytical laboratory experience, including significant time in a production or QC environment.
• Strong expertise in chromatography (IC, LC, GC) and molecular spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman, NIR).
• Analytical lab/chemistry experience is a must have, including laboratory testing and chemical lab/cleanroom exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical tools (e.g., SPC, control charts, trending) and investigate out-of-control conditions or anomalous data.

What's in it for me?

• Lead analytical testing and laboratory operations by reviewing results, monitoring quality, and ensuring timely material release.
• Drive continuous improvement through data trend analysis, method performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Partner across manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve out‑of‑spec results and support audits and customer inquiries.
• Work with critical instrumentation (IC, HPLC, GC, Raman, FTIR, XRF) in a production‑focused wet lab environment.
• Contribute to a values‑driven, collaborative culture where your technical leadership can make a measurable impact.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.