R&D Chemist III (Electronics Materials)

Location: Near Bridgeport and Danbury, United States

Base salary: $95,406–$143,108 per year, plus a performance-related bonus plan.

Company

hirify.global develops electronic materials and technical solutions for wafer-level packaging, circuitry, electronics assembly, advanced materials, joining, films, smart surfaces, inks, and pastes.

What you will do

• Research, develop, and formulate surface treatment products for printed circuit boards, molded interconnects, connectors, and IC substrates.
• Develop new products, material testing strategies, formulations, and improvements to existing products.
• Study patents and technical literature covering resin systems, chemistry, and polymers.
• Prepare presentations, reports, publications, and patent disclosures that communicate complex technical findings.
• Collaborate with scientists, product managers, application teams, marketing teams, customers, and OEMs on product roadmaps and technical projects.
• Mentor junior scientists and technologists while maintaining laboratory safety and EH&S compliance.

Requirements

• PhD in inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, polymer or materials science, or a related field, plus 3+ years of technical research experience.
• Experience working safely in a wet chemistry laboratory with chemicals, solvents, and laboratory equipment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, repeatable execution, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Clear written and verbal English communication is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, solve difficult technical problems, and coordinate cross-functional resources.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to EH&S standards, company policies, and applicable laws.

Nice to have

• Industrial experience or an internship in metal electrodeposition, materials R&D, or formulation.
• Hands-on experience with cyclic voltammetry, linear sweep voltammetry, potentiostats, SEM, optical microscopy, or other materials characterization methods.
• Exposure to semiconductor materials such as photoresists, dielectrics, or plating additives.
• Experience in a cleanroom or fabrication environment involving coating, lamination, lithography, or metrology.
• Experience using Excel, JMP, Minitab, or similar tools for experimental data analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and cross-functional partnerships.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness program, paid time off, and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, career growth, and professional development opportunities.
• Transparent management and a safety-focused laboratory culture.