Lead Scientist, Analytical R&D (Semiconductor Materials)

Location: Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea; onsite at the KTC facility

Company

hirify.global develops materials and solutions for semiconductor and other advanced technology applications.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership for the KTC R&D analytical laboratories and drive analytical innovation.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop scientists and technicians while supporting technical excellence and team performance.
• Develop analytical methods, training programs, laboratory procedures, and best practices.
• Lead cross-functional investigations and analytical troubleshooting to identify root causes of product, process, and quality challenges.
• Manage changes related to analytical methods, instrumentation, and laboratory processes.
• Evaluate analytical technologies, analyze complex data, and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant experience in analytical chemistry, materials characterization, semiconductor materials, or related technology fields.
• Experience leading analytical laboratories, technical projects, and cross-functional scientific initiatives.
• Expertise in HPLC, IC, GC, ICP-MS, FTIR, and related characterization tools, along with analytical method development, validation, troubleshooting, and data integrity.
• Experience with statistical analysis, trend analysis, laboratory performance metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment; international travel of approximately 10%–20% is required.

Nice to have

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with advanced deposition materials, specialty chemicals, blended clean chemistries, or semiconductor materials.
• Experience with laboratory standardization across multiple facilities or regions.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis, data visualization, and laboratory informatics tools.
• Experience supporting customers with technical issues and product commercialization.

Culture & Benefits

• Values-driven culture focused on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.
• Collaborative decision-making and opportunities to contribute to projects and initiatives.
• 401(k) plan with employer match, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work schedule, 11 paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Education assistance and support for professional development.
• Immigration-related sponsorship is not provided for this role, including H1B, TN, and STEM OPT sponsorship.