Research Technician

Merck Group • $66K — $104K *
Carlsbad, CA 92009In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in a research technician or engineering role.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with purification techniques (sublimation, distillation).
  • Familiarity with handling organometallic precursors in a glovebox.
  • Proficiency in electronic lab notebook documentation and basic software tools (MS Office).

Responsibilities

  • Set up and prepare equipment for purification workflows using sublimation and distillation methods.
  • Optimize purification parameters for desired purity and yield consistency.
  • Characterize and document results of purified precursors in electronic lab notebooks.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
  • Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for workflows.
  • Manage inventory and coordinate restocking efforts as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance.
  • Retirement contributions for future security.
  • Additional perks as part of the company benefits package.
Full Job Description
Your Role

Join the EMD Electronics Thin Films New Product Development team in Carlsbad to support the purification of chemical precursors used in thin film deposition. The role emphasizes hands-on purification (sublimation and distillation), and other techniques involving the preparation of purified precursors to customer specifications. Tasks can include but are not limited to equipment set up and preparation, monitoring the execution of experiments or procedures, writing summary reports, and cleaning equipment and storage vessels. Growth opportunities for more independent work are possible as experience with construction, maintenance, and operation of systems is gained.
  • Build or assemble sublimation and distillation lab-to-pilot scaled equipment and use it to perform purification workflows for precursor materials.
  • Optimize purification parameters to achieve target purity, yield, and batch-to-batch consistency.
  • Characterize purified precursors (purity, moisture, impurities) and document results in electronic lab notebooks.
  • Ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance; maintain cleanroom or lab areas as required.
  • Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for precursor purification workflows.
  • Track inventory and coordinate for restocking as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals and deliverables.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associates Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or other Life Science discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in a research technician or engineering role

Or
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or other Life Science discipline.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with purification techniques (sublimation, distillation) and handling of organometallic precursors in a glovebox.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent organization, and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Effective communication skills and a proactive, learning-oriented mindset.
  • Familiarity with electronic lab notebook documentation and basic software tools (MS Office).
  • Follow safety and quality guidelines
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced research and development environment with fast learning loops, strong tolerance for ambiguity and evolving requirements


Pay Range for this position: $32-$50 per hour.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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