Lead Scientist

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Lead Scientist – Hillsboro, OR

Where the Chemistry Happens…

We are looking for a Wet Cleans R & D Application Expert to join our cutting R & D team focused on developing new products in the semiconductor manufacturing space.  The position will be based in Hillsboro, Oregon, supporting the overall success of the Electronic Materials Global Business Unit (GBU) of BASF. 

At BASF Electronic Materials, we uphold a relentless passion to innovate the future of electronics with our customers by equipping them with the essential solutions and technologies to continuously succeed in the competitive electronics industry. BASF has been supplying electronic materials for more than 30 years. The experience we have earned and the chemical expertise we possess enables us to offer outstanding products and solutions to our customers. At BASF, we offer high purity and quality process chemicals and specialized solutions for semiconductors, flat panel displays, lighting such as LED as well as photovoltaics. With our team of passionate, dedicated experts from all facets of the industry fields working closely with our customers worldwide, we are steadfast in our philosophy to deliver the quality excellence, reliable services, and innovative solutions that exceed the highest standards.

Lead Scientist will be responsible for carrying out R & D activities the business area of Advanced Cleaning and Etching in North America. The ideal candidates will bring extensive expertise in the wet cleans applications with a passion of innovation and strong leadership skills.

Formula for Success:

Drive innovation efforts to develop chemical formulations for precise cleaning and etching to fulfill customer requirements.

Design and execute experiments to evaluate the performance of BASF commercial and R&D samples in customer applications.

Participate in customer projects and meetings as a member of the global product development team.

Communicate experimental results, observed trends and aggregated experience with customers, internal partners, and management on a regular basis.

Work closely with technical marketing team to discover unmet needs and help turn ideas into new product development projects/topics.

Work within multidisciplinary project teams which include EH&S, Engineering, Procurement and Logistics to provide contributions to the Hillsboro site operation.

Implement EH&S rule based on BASF guideline. Accept personal responsibility to act according to process safety regulations and company directives.

Promotes the quality systems by monitoring, reviewing, and implementing detailed and accurate documentation processes for all product development and analytical activities and ensure the proper execution of SOPs in wet cleans domain.

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering  

3+ year research/product development experience in chemistry, chemical engineering or semiconductor manufacturing related field.

2+ years of research experience in colloidal chemistry and dispersions and/or surface chemistry

Effective communication skills to facilitate discussions with internal personnel and customers.

Ability to effectively communicate detailed and precise technical requirement, procedures, and results in oral and written format.

Management experience in directing, coordinating, and managing team activities to accomplish highly technical tasks.

Experienced in lab operations.

Able to operate in environment of frequently changing priorities.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You…

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents. #dispersionsresins&additives