Responsibilities:
• Support R&D and Development Engineering work focused on polymeric, dielectric, adhesive, and coating materials for advanced semiconductor packaging applications.
• Perform hands-on laboratory activities including polymer synthesis, formulation, dilution, filtration, purification, sample preparation, and experimental batch preparation.
• Prepare test samples, coating solutions, formulations, and lab-scale materials with strong attention to accuracy, consistency, and safe chemical handling.
• Support experiment execution under the direction of senior scientists and engineers, including following experimental plans, recording observations, and escalating issues when needed.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and analytical tools used for synthesis, formulation, filtration, characterization, and material testing.
• Conduct routine and non-routine material characterization using methods such as GPC / SEC, HPLC, UPLC, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, solids content, titration, viscosity, density, surface tension, particle size analysis, DSC, TGA, microscopy, SEM, and film or coating evaluation, as applicable.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize experimental data to support project decisions, troubleshooting, process learning, and technical recommendations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records including notebooks, batch records, formulation details, raw material information, test results, sample tracking, inventory records, and method updates.
• Support sample labeling, packaging, shipment, receipt of materials, chemical inventory, raw material ordering, and general lab logistics needed for timely project execution.
• Assist with process optimization, scale-up support, technology transfer, root cause investigations, customer sample support, manufacturing support, and other project-related lab activities.
• Follow all site safety, EHS, chemical handling, waste management, and laboratory operating procedures while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Collaborate effectively with R&D, Development Engineering, Analytical, Quality, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional partners to support project execution and timely delivery of materials and data.
Qualifications:
• BS or MS in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in formulation development, materials development, polymer synthesis, electronic materials, coatings, adhesives, dielectric materials, or related R&D laboratory work.
• Demonstrated ability to safely handle wet chemistry, solvents, monomers, polymers, formulations, and hazardous chemicals while following site EHS requirements and laboratory procedures.
• Experience operating standard laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation; experience with GPC / SEC, HPLC, UPLC, NMR, FTIR, DSC, TGA, rheology, chromatography, particle size analysis, microscopy, SEM, viscosity, density, titration, or related testing is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures, document work clearly, maintain accurate records, and execute experiments with repeatability and discipline.
• Ability to organize data, summarize results, troubleshoot experimental issues, and communicate observations clearly to scientists, engineers, project leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Highly motivated, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D laboratory environment with changing priorities and multiple active projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience with sample logistics, chemical inventory, raw material ordering, sample shipment, laboratory organization, or project support activities is a plus.
• Familiarity with JMP, Minitab, statistical analysis tools, structured problem solving, or Six Sigma methods is a plus.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
