Chemical Lab Technician

Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you'll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust. Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking a qualified Chemical Laboratory Technician with an Associate degree in Chemistry (or a related scientific discipline) to join our dynamic cleanroom laboratory team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting manufacturing quality control at our semiconductor facility through routine sampling and analysis of FAB process solutions and cleanroom contamination monitoring. Operating in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times, you will spend significant time in a cleanroom setting and must be comfortable safely handling hazardous chemicals, including concentrated acids and bases. The ideal candidate will have prior laboratory experience and the versatility to handle diverse daily analytical tasks, instrument maintenance, and specialized technical projects 

Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Follow safety protocols per station and tasking requirements.

• Perform routine chemical, air, and bacteria monitoring sampling.

• Perform sample prep for analysis.

• Perform wet chemistry analysis.

• Calibrate and operate analytical instruments for trace metal or ionic analysis

• Assist in non-routine sampling and analysis.

• Will have responsibility for recording and identifying contamination levels,

• As anomalies are found and confirmed, issue notices and assist recovery.

• Assist in performing instrument maintenance.

• Maintain analytical records.

• Maintain laboratory housekeeping, environment, and protocols.

• Once certified and understand the lab function fully, can be expected to work solo.

• Be part of our team’s on-call schedule.

• Support Fab manufacturing operations.

• Ability to communicate across departments.

Minimum Requirements: 
 

• Good understanding of analytical chemical principles.

• Experience in any of the following tools and techniques: ICP-MS, GFAA, IC, VPD-ICP-MS, AMC monitoring, ultra-trace analysis, is preferred.

• Wet chemistry experience and sample preparation skills.

• Chemical respirator protocols must be met (appropriate facial hair).

• Clean room experience and/or experience in IC manufacturing a plus.

• Computer experience with spreadsheets and word processor a must.

• Problem solving, written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-starter, able to work in team environment, as well as individually.

• Capable for prioritization, multitasking, and time management.

• Attention to detail.

• Initial training on day or mid shift; long term expected to support schedule rotation and/or enhanced coverage shift(s).

• Minimum associate degree in chemistry or equivalent coursework or experience.

• 2+ years' experience in an Analytical Chemical Lab.

• >2 years' experience with IC manufacturing a plus.

Eligibility Requirements

• Work Authorization: All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that TSMC is unable to provide or assume sponsorship for employment visas at this time.

• Pre-Employment Screening: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. In compliance with Washington State regulations, the pre-employment drug screen does not test for cannabis (marijuana).

Work Location & Schedule

This position is fully on-site at our Camas, Washington campus. * Schedule: Candidates must be flexible to work either day or evening shifts. The lab is open daily from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Midnight). Please Note: No overnight shifts. 

Compensation & Total Rewards

At TSMC, base pay is just one element of a highly competitive total rewards package. * Hourly Starting Range: $28.60 to $31.24 per hour (for new hires). * Full Position Range: $28.60 to $33.85 per hour. Final compensation is determined by a variety of factors, including specialized skills, qualifications, education, experience, and internal equity. * Additional Incentives: Our total compensation package also includes market-competitive pay, performance-based profit sharing, incentive bonuses, and tuition assistance.

Comprehensive Benefits

We are committed to supporting the holistic well-being of our employees and their families by offering a robust benefits package:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a dedicated employee wellness program, basic life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.

• Financial Future: A 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

• Work-Life Balance: 12 paid holidays per year and 120 hours of accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) during your first year.

• On-Site Campus Amenities: Access to a fully equipped fitness center, an interactive game room, an on-site physical therapist, and a subsidized café offering high-quality meals for as low as $6 a day.

For inquiries or further details regarding our benefits package, please contact us at recruitingwa@tsmc.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

TSMC Washington, LLC is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us at recruitingwa@tsmc.com. Accommodation requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable employment laws.

TSMC Core Values

We invite talented individuals who share our vision to join us in shaping the future of technology. Our core values define our culture, drive our decisions, and guide our daily actions. We seek candidates who embody these principles:

• Integrity: We act with absolute honesty, honor our commitments, and deliver on our promises with humility.

• Commitment: We foster a mutually beneficial partnership between the company and our employees, aligning personal dedication with collective success.

• Innovation: The engine of our growth. We do not just generate ideas; we execute them to drive meaningful advancement.

• Customer Trust: We build deep, enduring partnerships, positioning ourselves as a reliable pillar of our customers’ long-term success.

To learn more about what drives us, please visit TSMC Core Values.