Research Technician

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your Role: The Research Technician supports the New Product Development team in Carlsbad to conduct shelf-life, stability, and materials compatibility testing of organosilicon and organometallic precursors used in thin films deposition processes. The role involves bench-level sample preparation, operation of various lab instruments to collect analytical data (PXRD/XRD, TGA/DSC, TSU, as applicable). The Research Technician will also document experiments, maintain traceability, and contribute to monthly technical highlights and internal reports for stakeholders. The position involves close teamwork with R&D, scale-up, QA, and production to optimize test methods. Emphasis is placed on safety, adherence to SOPs, and compliance with EH&S policies. The ideal candidate combines meticulous data integrity with clear communication and a proactive approach to problem solving. Growth opportunities for more independent work are possible as experience is gained. Carry out routine, hands-on laboratory tasks to support various materials testing programs, including materials compatibility studies, shelf-life studies, and stability tests with organosilicon and organometallic chemicals Operation and maintenance of Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Thermal Screening Unit (TSU) and other lab equipment including ovens, inert purge boxes and gloveboxes. Support project leads in data analysis, compiling of results, and drafting of monthly/quarterly highlights or technical summaries for internal stakeholders and customers. Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions. Manage sample traceability and data integrity (electronic lab notebooks, sample labeling, inventory management). Coordinate with remote sites and/or external labs for sample shipments and handoffs. Ensure compliance with safety, EH&S, and waste handling policies; participate in safety reviews and maintain lab areas as required. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or other life science discipline. 3+ years of experience in a research associate or scientist role. OR Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or other life science discipline. Preferred Qualifications: Practical experience and strong bench skills working with organosilicon and organometallic chemistry, preferably in research or early-stage development setting. Ability to follow safety guidelines to handle corrosive/highly moisture and air reactive materials using inert gloveboxes and operating high-temperature/pressure equipment. Familiarity with TGA/DSC, TSU, PXRD is a plus. Experience with lab data management, familiarity with electronic lab notebook do…

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