Senior Application Scientist, Process Chemical Discovery
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Senior scientist bridging AI-driven generative chemistry and partner validation. Developing PFAS-free semiconductor process materials through simulation and experimental collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the scientific bridge between the generative chemistry discovery workflow and external partners validating candidate molecules
- Work with co-development partners as a day-to-day scientific contact on problem definition, target specifications, constraints, and qualification criteria
- Operate the generative chemistry discovery workflow for PFAS-substitution use cases
- Assess predicted compounds for chemical plausibility and use-case fit
- Rank candidates and produce decision-ready shortlists for partner experimental validation
- Assess generative and simulation outputs against semiconductor process, performance, and EHS constraints
- Translate partner validation results and experimental data into actionable technical improvements
- Follow technical improvements through successive design cycles
- Collaborate with dataset, computational chemistry, machine-learning, and generative-modeling teams
- Align property targets, screening oracles, and reward objectives with partner qualification criteria
Requirements:
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- 3+ years of post-PhD experience (or equivalent) in industrial or applied R&D developing, formulating, or qualifying high-purity performance materials and formulations to replace an incumbent in an existing process without losing required properties
- Familiarity with performance and EHS specifications governing process-material qualification
- Experience bridging experiment and computation on application-driven projects with external partners
- Proficiency in Python sufficient to run and configure computational discovery workflows and interpret outputs
- Comfort collaborating with generative-ML and physics-based simulation teams
- Familiarity with generative molecular design, high-throughput virtual screening, or ML property prediction for molecules and materials
- Experience defining qualification protocols or reliability criteria jointly with fabs, OEMs, or chemical suppliers
- Direct hands-on experience with PFAS phase-out or fluorine-free reformulation in a fab or specialty-chemicals setting
- Working knowledge of semiconductor unit processes, including lithography, etch, CMP, cleaning, or thermal management
- Track record of publications or patents in semiconductor materials, fluorochemistry, or PFAS alternatives
- Experience operating within a CHIPS Act or other federally funded R&D program
- Candidates cannot participate in foreign talent programs sponsored by China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the job is located
Benefits:
- Equity and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous parental leave
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- Generous PTO
- Direct exposure to CHIPS Act-funded programs
- Mentorship
- Dedicated learning budgets
- Professional growth opportunities
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