R&D Polymer Chemist

Role details

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R Polymer Chemist \u2013 Polymer/Organic Synthesis, New Product Development (Semiconductor Materials)

Location: Marlborough, MA

Business: Interconnect Solutions (ICS) \u2013 Advanced Circuit& Packaging (ACP)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Polymer and Synthetic Chemist with deep expertise in polymer synthesis and organic synthesis to create new molecular and polymer platforms in advanced semiconductor packaging. The ideal candidate combines hands\u2011on synthetic chemistry with an understanding of product application requirements, and understands structure-function relationships to deliver tailored materials for thermal, electrical, interfacial and mechanical performance. Experience with lithography and adhesives is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Design and executepolymer synthesis (e.g., step\u2011growth, free\u2011radical/controlled radical such as RAFT/ATRP, thermoset B-staging) andorganic synthesis of monomers, oligomers, and functional small molecules for high\u2011purity, semiconductor\u2011grade applications.
• Authortechnical reports and patents, with strong communication and documentation and firm understanding of patent strategy and criteria.
• Assessscientific literature, patent landscapes, prior art, and competitive approaches to guide research direction and support freedom-to-operate and IP decisions.
• Applystatistical reasoning, such as how to apply confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and how residuals affect models to draw strong conclusions through experimental rigor, familiarity with statistics software is preferred.
• Build and qualifyanalytics for polymers and small molecules (GPC/SEC, NMR, 2D NMR, LC/MS or MALDI, HPLC/UPLC, FT\u2011IR, DSC/TGA, rheology, residual solvents/ions, metals) and deliver deep structural insights to correlate with product performance.
• IncorporateEHS and process safety (thermal hazard screening, CHETAH/DSC/ARC as applicable) into scale\u2011up; participate inPHA(process hazard analysis).
• (Preferred) Applyformulation principles to synthesized materials design with respect to lithography and adhesives. Develop understanding of formulation templates and key concepts that inform accelerated recursive development of materials.

Project& Cross\u2011Functional Leadership

• Collaborate across Qnity to develop strongcross functional relationships of different materials toolboxes available and Qnity\u2019s unique material portfolio.
• Collaborate acrossR, Applications, Manufacturing, Product Management, Quality, and Supply Chain to align transfer of new materials to scale up and products.
• Coordinate with global teammates across Americas/EMEA/APAC time zones; plan/attend meetings outside local business hours when necessary.
• Mentor junior scientists/engineers in synthetic methods, data analysis, documentation rigor, and good manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Ph.D. in Polymer Science/Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, or closely related field;3+ years industrial experience inpolymer and/or organic synthesis.
• Demonstrated successtailoring material platforms for product performance and customer requirements, especially with respect to lithography and adhesives.
• Track record ofcreative and innovative thinking, developing and introducing new materials and methods into relevant applications through testable hypotheses and experimental plans while generating clear conclusions and next steps. \u00A0
• Track record ofIP generation (patents, trade secrets) and/or external publications.
• Proficiency with corepolymer/chemical analytics (GPC, NMR, 2D NMR, LC/MS or MALDI, HPLC, FT\u2011IR).
• Hands-on experience developingisolation and purification strategies for polymers, monomers, or specialty chemicals, with attention to residual monomers, solvents, catalysts, metals, ions, and particles.
• Proven track record executing projects throughStage\u2011Gate or Phase\u2011Gate frameworks.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills; ability to present complex data to technical and business stakeholders.
• Flexibility to collaborate with a global team across time zones, including occasional early\u2011morning or evening meetings.
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally (< 10%).
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

Preferred

• Hands\u2011onlithography experience (e.g., coating films, exposure tools development process, some metrology) applied to functional polymers.
• Hands-onstructural adhesive experience, such as formulation, coating (spin coating and slot die coating), curing and associated outputs such as die shear, stud pull testing, cross hatch tape peel testing, 90 degree peel testing, or dual cantilever beam fracture mechanics.
• Hands-onpolymer thermal analysis experience, including DSC, TGA, TMA, DMA, Rheology.
• Experience insemiconductor\u2011grade chemical production, contamination control, and quality systems (e.g., metals/ionic cleanliness, particle control, trace analytics).
• Strong skills inDoE, SPC, statistical analysis (JMP/Minitab) and data\u2011driven decision making.
• Experience withair-sensitive, moisture-sensitive, light-sensitive, or controlled-addition reactions, including inert-atmosphere techniques.
• People leadership or mentoring experience in a fast\u2011paced, cross\u2011functional setting.

About the Team

The ACP R group within ICS delivers innovative materials and formulations to leading global semiconductor manufacturing partners. You will join a collaborative, diverse team driving materials breakthroughs that enable the next wave of advanced packaging technologies.

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