Analytical Chemist

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Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Title: Chemist
Location(s): Boise, ID
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all .
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Welcome! Are you ready to join our team? Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Chemist for the Boise Corporate Labs at the Technology Development and manufacturing site! The Lab uses groundbreaking instrumentation and techniques to deliver engineering customers chemistry and materials analysis solutions through expertise in the area of quantitative analysis. The candidate will be developed to provide analytical support for Micron manufacturing, facilities groups, and manufacturing support. Strong expertise in chemistry or analytical chemistry is required. A detailed background in analytical instrumentation, benchtop chemistry methods, sophisticated data analysis techniques and data systems integration are a must, with applications in semiconductor environment preferred. Flexibility for support on standard shifts (A, C, E, F) possibly including nights, will be vital for this role.
Minimum responsibilities include:

• Maintain training proficiency on all applicable safety, lab procedure, security, and annual quality related training.
• Strict adherence to all safety/emergency procedures included in the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Willingness and ability to safely work with hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Comfort working in Lab and cleanroom Fab settings.
• Independently leads and/or performs routine and sophisticated operations and maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct experiments and data analysis to ensure quality of outgoing results data.
• Candidate must be comfortable performing in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and must possess the proficiency and desire to learn and adapt to changes in a dynamic technical environment.
• Regular writing, accurate documentation, verbal communication, and presentation of results to customers and vendors.
• Handling other activities related to the position when required by laboratory leadership.

Advanced responsibilities include:

• Technical Leadership
• Collaborate with customers to see opportunities to improve processes and experiments.
• Regular preparation of updates and reports for management.

Experience or strong familiarity with the following subject areas is required:

• ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS
• Ion Chromatography, HPLC and/or LCMS; GC and GCMS
• Molecular spectroscopy: FTIR, UV/Vis/NIR, RAMAN
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office products, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Familiarity with LIMS systems.
• Written and verbal communication skills; Excellent customer service skills
• Shift flexibility depending upon business needs.

Experience or background in the following areas is a bonus:

• Statistics
• Project management
• Proficiency with data reduction and acquisition software packages

Education:

• BS in Chemistry or other relevant science with applicable experience is required.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits .
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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