Research Scientist

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 jumpstart your career with us.

We are a semiconductor materials business, ACST(Advanced Cleans & Slurry technologies), focused on Wet Cleans and CMP Slurry solutions for advanced manufacturing nodes in Qnity, the electronic material company. This role leads innovative chemical formulations and process optimization to meet stringent requirements such as selective cleaning, minimal damage to metals/dielectrics, and reduction of defects/pattern collapse across GAA, High-NA EUV, HBM, and 3D NAND. You will drive products from lab concept to high-volume manufacturing (HVM) in close collaboration with customer fabs and equipment OEMs to enable high yield and low defectivity.

Responsibilities

• Design formulations and optimize process conditions (DOE) for Wet Cleans & CMP Slurry; scale-up from bench to pilot/HVM

• Screen functional components (organic/inorganic/chelators/corrosion inhibitors/surfactants) and elucidate interactions/mechanisms

• Evaluate selectivity and impact on etch/corrosion/swelling for metals, oxides, hard masks, and resists

• CMP optimization for removal rate, selectivity, dishing/erosion, scratch, including pad–slurry–device interactions

• Develop innovative approaches to new raw material synthesis, and processing in collaboration with internal R&D and external raw material suppliers.

• Drive documentation, patents, technical presentations, and internal/customer design reviews

• Pre‑HVM verification and manufacturing transfer considering Quality/Safety/Regulatory (ESG, RoHS/REACH)

• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Qnity’s Core Values: Customer, Innovation, Speed, and People

Qualifications

• Ph.D or Mater’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials/Polymers or equivalent research experience

• Hands‑on experience in Wet Cleans or CMP Slurry formulation & testing (acid/alkaline, redox/chelating, surfactant systems)

• Background in colloids/surface chemistry/corrosion/EDL/slurry stabilization

• Hands-on experience in synthesis technology with proven record in organic synthesis and material development

• Experience in the semiconductor, specialty chemical or pharmaceutical industries is a plus.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking with the ability to make data driven decisions and actionable recommendations

• Familiarity with a variety of analytical techniques, such as NMR, GPC, FT-IR, SEM, DMA, TGS, DSC, DLS, zeta potential, XPS, AFM etc.

• Self-motivated and driven to succeed

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Good oral and written communications skills 

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