Job posting: scientist, Nanofactory CBN, Sunnyvale, CA

From the inbox, a position at Nanofactory CBN (Sunnyvale, CA): 

Based in Sunnyvale, CA, Nanofactory CBN  works on various organic and organometallic target molecules for lithography applications. As a scientist, you will collaborate closely with our surface science and a computational chemistry colleagues on each iteration of the molecules we make to improve their functionality.  

Summary of essential job functions and responsibilities:

• Multistep synthesis of organic and organometallic compounds.
• Close collaboration with a interdisciplinary team to design new synthetic targets.

Required knowledge/skills:

• Laboratory skills: structural confirmation by NMR spectroscopy, interpretation of LC-MS data, recrystallization, preparative chromatographic separations, Schlenk and glovebox techniques, ability to execute air and water sensitive chemical reactions, ability to isolate volatile reaction products, and the ability to work on milligram to multigram scale reactions.
• Experience in Si or Sn chemistry is desirable, as well as experience with radical-based reactions.
• Proven record of expertise in other physical chemistry or materials chemistry techniques (surface science, photochemistry, etc ) is also highly desirable.
• Candidate must be able to work with a delocalized team of researchers with widely varying technical backgrounds. The ability to effectively communicate with other scientists and engineers who do not have a chemistry background is important.

Required educational qualifications:

• PhD degree in Chemistry with experience in the areas stated above.

Please contact Michael Drew at mdrew@nfcbn.com with your resume and any further inquiries.

Best wishes to those interested.