Sr. QC Lab Technician

Overview

Who We Are

 

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Hollister, CA facility for a Sr. QC Lab Technician!

 

With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.

 

The Role

 

The successful candidate will operate within the QC Lab and will be responsible for analytical testing of samples drawn from raw materials as well as throughout the entire production process to the finished products and troubleshooting of lab instrumentations.

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Key responsibilities for this role include:

 

• Conducts wide variety of laboratory procedures; performs challenging and detail orientated lab work in QC/QA lab.
• Completes high volume of work with limited supervision.
• Tests products and materials; produces compounds; records findings; operates lab equipment; develops new chemical processes and analyzes data.
• Maintains a clean, professional, and safe working laboratory environment including instruments.
• Performs automated and manual tests strictly according to approved procedures and methodology.
• Focuses on quality and integrity of samples in accordance with strict purity guidelines.
• Monitors product quality through testing
• Utilizes automated analyzers; maintains equipment as appropriate.
• Maintains a high level of customer service and a team environment with QC Lab and Site members.
• Participates in and completes all assigned training programs.
• Schedules workload efficiently; verifies all necessary tests are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures all SOP's and Quality Control Procedures are followed.
• Ensures Quality Assurance on supporting laboratory equipment is conducted regularly.
• Acts as the data gatekeeper for the lab—ensuring that all data that leaves the lab is as accurate and precise as analytically possible via efficient and timely QC data entry.
• Functions as team leader for other team members as necessary
• Assumes delegated responsibilities of Supervisor in his or her absence as requested.
• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EH&S principles and values; champions safety as necessary.
• Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

• BS in Chemistry or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a lab environment required
• Ability to complete assignments without supervision
• Experience in standard laboratory practices; prior exposure to concepts of quality assurance and quality control in lab environment; technically versed with good mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Solid mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and long division; ability to work with fractions and perform various mathematical conversions commonly used in chemical industry/lab environment
• Instrumentation experience preferred with tools such as ICP/MS, GC/MS, UV-Vis, GC/FID/TCD, IC, HPLC, GFAA, ICP/OES, or liquid particle counters
• Knowledge of LIMS practices and procedures
• Flexibility to change plans/duties as required to support dynamic business needs.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, various email and internet programs and applications
• This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

 

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Resilience - Adapting well in the face of workplace stressors, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations, the ability to remain poised under all circumstances, the ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual. 
• Communication - The ability to successfully and professionally express and exchange ideas and meanings with al