Senior Scientist, Surface Chemistry

Required

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, physics, or related field
• BS with 8+ years, MS with 5+ years or PhD with 3+ years of related industry experience. PhD is preferred
• Hands on experience supporting a commercial product where surface chemistry is a key component
• Strong surface chemistry and surface characterization skills with ability to correlate measurements to function
• Hands-on metrology experience, including AFM, Ellipsometry, XPS, FTIR, SEM, fluorescence microscopy; additional techniques are a plus
• Proven SOP authoring and release and documentation discipline in a product development environment
• Demonstrated project leadership in framing, planning/DOE, execution, analysis, and excellent communication skills
• Experience with vapor-phase and CVD-style deposition of organosilanes, thiols, or related surface chemistries, biomaterials coatings and/or bioconjugation chemistry
• Familiarity with microfabrication context such as PVD/CVD/PECVD/ALD, lithography, etch, wet bench/cleaning
• Data and image analysis (Python, FIJI, JMP, Matlab/Octave, R)
• Experience using Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor process stability and variation
• At Ultima Genomics, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $120,000 and $140,000, if performed in California, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.