Senior Scientist

Qnity; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity Electronics is seeking an innovative Senior Scientist to join our Semiconductor Technologies Lithography team in Marlborough, MA. In this role, you will lead the development of next‑generation spin‑on photolithography materials and processes that enable advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Working closely with cross‑functional R&D, engineering, and commercial teams, you will drive new product development from concept through commercialization, helping deliver industry‑leading lithography

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a relevant technical discipline.
• Proven safe laboratory practices and experimental methodology.
• Demonstrated achievements in research or product development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation spin-on photolithography formulations for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Build understanding of structure-property relationships to accelerate material innovation.
• Lead and contribute to product development from concept validation to scale-up and commercialization.
• Collaborate with customers to evaluate early-stage materials and gather feedback.
• Apply data-driven problem solving to identify technical challenges.
• Establish project plans, manage execution, and deliver against milestones.
• Generate and protect intellectual property supporting Qnity's leadership.
• Analyze and communicate technical data via reports and presentations.
• Identify emerging technologies and market trends with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration across teams

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high‑tech industries – we’re a tight‑knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting‑edge technology possible. We value forward‑thinking challengers, boundary‑pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jump‑start your career with us.

Position Summary

Qnity Electronics is seeking an innovative Senior Scientist to join our Semiconductor Technologies Lithography team in Marlborough, MA. In this role, you will lead the development of next‑generation spin‑on photolithography materials and processes that enable advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Working closely with cross‑functional R&D, engineering, and commercial teams, you will drive new product development from concept through commercialization, helping deliver industry‑leading lithography solutions for the world's most advanced semiconductor applications.

This is a 100% onsite position based in Marlborough, MA.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this opportunity.

What You Will Do

• Develop next-generation spin‑on photolithography formulations and processes for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Build a strong understanding of structure‑property relationships to accelerate material innovation and product performance.
• Lead and contribute to new product development projects from concept validation through scale‑up and commercialization.
• Collaborate with customers to evaluate early‑stage materials, gather feedback, and refine product performance.
• Apply data‑driven problem‑solving and analytical techniques to identify and overcome technical challenges.
• Establish project plans, manage technical execution, and deliver against project milestones and business objectives.
• Generate, document, and protect intellectual property that supports Qnity's technology leadership.
• Analyze and communicate technical data through reports, presentations, and project updates.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify emerging technologies, market trends, and innovation opportunities.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven track record of safe laboratory practices and experimental methodology.
• Demonstrated technical achievements in research, product development, or materials innovation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across global, multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-Ph.D. industry or research experience.
• Experience in formulation design and advanced materials product development.
• Semiconductor, photolithography, photoresist, polymer, or related materials experience.
• Project leadership experience in a global or cross‑functional environment.
• Customer‑facing technical support or customer collaboration experience.
• Experience with project management, Lean Innovation, or stage‑gate product development processes.
• Experience developing intellectual property strategies and patent portfolios.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process.

The Pay range for this role is $99,120.00 - $155,760.00 Annual

How Base Pay is Determined:

Qnity has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.