KLA Tencor

HPLC Research Scientist

KLA Tencor$106K — $180K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate or Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required
  • 3-6 years of chromatography experience (HPLC/uPLC, GC, IC, MS) depending on degree
  • Experience with chromatography software packages
  • Strong background in experimental design and Quality by Design methodologies
  • Ability to write technical reports and scientific publications
  • Capability to work both independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop new chromatography methods for semiconductor manufacturing processes
  • Validate and share new analytical methods with the team
  • Plan, conduct, and document GLP-compliant experiments
  • Design commercial analyzers in collaboration with various groups
  • Test and support both commercial and prototype equipment
  • Prepare presentations and papers for scientific conferences
  • Engage in international travel up to 20% of the time

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(K) plan with company matching
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Family care and bonding leave
  • Access to wellness benefits and an employee assistance program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Develop new chromatography analytical methods for analysis of process solutions used in metal deposition and other areas of semiconductor manufacturing
  • Validate analytical methods developed in R&D department and share findings within a team
  • Plan and conduct experiments using GLP and write technical report of results
  • Knowledge of Quality by Design/Design of Experiments
  • Work with interdisciplinary groups to design commercial analyzers
  • Provide documentation, testing and support for commercial and prototype equipment
  • Perform assignments with minimal supervision
  • Prepare scientific publications and present work at conferences
  • International Travel up to 20%


Preferred Qualifications:

Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering background preferred

Experience with chromatography software packages

Doctorate (Academic) Degree + 3 years Chromatography (HPLC/uPLC, GC, IC, MS) experience;

Master's Level Degree + 6 years Chromatography (HPLC/uPLC, GC, IC, MS) experience

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $106,000.00 - $180,200.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-NJ-Totowa-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

About KLA Tencor

KLA Corporation is a global capital equipment company that provides process control solutions for semiconductor and related industries. The Company's products are also used in a number of other high technology industries, including the packaging, light emitting diode (LED), power device and compound semiconductor markets. Its products and services are used by bare wafer, integrated circuit (IC), lithography reticle (reticle or mask) and disk manufacturers around the world. The Company's inspection and metrology products and related offerings are categorized in various groups, including Chip Manufacturing, Wafer Manufacturing, Reticle Manufacturing, LED, Power Device and Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Storage Media/Head Manufacturing, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Manufacturing, and General Purpose/Lab Applications.
Learn more about KLA Tencor
Size
11,300 employees
Market Cap
$52 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+21.5%
Revenue
$6 billion
NASDAQ

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