Technical Associate - Research & Development

Technical Associate – Research & Development Kelly is hiring for a Technical Associate – Research & Development for a 12‑month contract role at 455 FOREST ST, Marlborough, MA 01752 with our prestigious client. Primary Location: Marlborough, MA 01752 12‑month contract – Onsite role Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pay rate: $30 – $37.85/hr. Responsibilities Associate investigator focusing on panel and wafer‑level processing techniques, comfortable with exploring advanced/non‑standard methods for unique applications. Adept at hands‑on lab work, creative thinking, problem solving in a unique and fast‑paced laboratory environment. Assume responsibility for execution of project workflows, such as laminations, coatings, lithography and cure techniques, as well as thermal and mechanical analysis. Support additional prototyping and optimization development initiatives relevant to strategic goals as they arrive. Create, maintain, and leverage close relationships with internal analytical collaborators to drive characterization and performance data collection and analysis. Clearly and concisely communicate research to team members of varying technical backgrounds. Demonstrate ability to work well on cross‑functional and global teams with personnel at multiple levels, including Asia‑based customers and commercial points of contact. Maintain appropriate focus on personal and process safety, product integrity, and environmental stewardship. Skills & Capabilities Required B.S. or Associate degree in a technical or scientific field related to chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, biological science, with industrial lab experience with clean room + wafer level processing methods & tools. 1‑2 years hands‑on industrial experience in semiconductor fab or similar environment Familiarity with material characterization, wafer‑level metrology and/or thin‑film analysis. Experience with thermal and mechanical analysis tools and techniques. Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven team player. Good written and verbal communication skills. Strongly Preferred Previous industrial wet lab experience in formulation, film casting and lamination. Previous hands‑on fab experience, including wafer handling, coating, lithography and metrology. Expertise with a diverse range of analytical equipment: chemical, mechanical, thermal analysis, basic materials characterization, inspection equipment (confocal microscopes, scanning electron microscopes). Curiosity and excitement to learn beyond assignments, excellent problem‑solving skills in a team environment. Experience with applications testing for quality control and reliability testing for material process qualification and QC release. Hands‑on experience in and enthusiasm for wafer‑level or panel‑level material formulation for the most demanding customers in the world. Qualifications Education: B.S. or associates degree in chemistry, physics, engineering or materials science. Previous cross‑functional or global project experience in semiconductors is desirable. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelly