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Job Purpose
We are currently seeking a Senior Scientist for our Research and Development (R&D) department at Merck. In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced CMP polishing slurries used in the production of cutting-edge semiconductor devices.
Your Role
- Conduct research and development of CMP slurry formulations.
- Collaborate with lab chemists to design and execute experiments, evaluating slurry performance on wafer surfaces.
- Advance fundamental research to understand the relationship between particles, additives, and surface properties during the polishing process.
- Work with applications, marketing, and commercial teams to develop high-value-added products for semiconductor manufacturing.
- Collect, analyze, and present data using rigorous data analysis techniques and modern visualization methods.
- Participate in external meetings to promote slurry design, present results, and discuss continuous improvement plans.
- Document and present research findings and file patents for intellectual property development.
Who You Are
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficient in formulations, surfactants, polymers, colloidal chemistry, and electrochemistry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin and English.
- Over 3 years of experience in CMP formulation, formulation research, or a related field (ex. wet, etch, clean) is preferred.
- Experience in customer engagement.
- Strong interpersonal skills to contribute to a diverse team environment.
- Hands-on experience with wet chemistry and the ability to provide coaching.
- Knowledge of statistical design of experiments and proficiency in statistical software.
- A strong technical background in the semiconductor industry.
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