Lab Manager

Balazs NanoAnalysis provides accurate, timely analytical services to the semiconductor and other high technology industries. We analyze ultra pure water, source water and chemicals; equipment and components; thin films and bare wafers; wet stations; and anything in the cleanroom including gases and the air. We test for trace level metals, ions, particles, outgassing and organics. Balazs is committed to absolute quality control of processes and products. As part of the Air Liquide Group, we have a global presence and offer comprehensive solutions to support developing technology.

Air Liquide Electronics innovative electronic materials respond to increasingly challenging customer demands for improved mobility, connectivity, computing power and energy consumption. We offer ultra pure carrier gases, a wide range of specialty gases and advanced precursor molecules, enabling equipment for safe distribution, purification and on-line purity control. On site, manufacturers rely on our expertise in providing full management of these gases, advanced molecules and equipment and in helping to continuously improve production processes.

Balazs Nanoanalysis is a contract analytical laboratory owned by Air Liquide Electronics is world-wide leader in supplying gases, specialty chemicals and services to a wide variety of industries. Balazs Nanoanalysis operates analytical labs around the world serving both internal and external clients. We support clients in a wide array of industries including semiconductor, biotechnology, aerospace/defense industry, solar, energy storage, automotive and many others. Our highly-skilled chemists assist other scientists and engineers from companies in these fields to support a wide array of activities such as quality assurance, contamination studies, R&D and failure analysis.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• Manage laboratory operations at the Balazs Asia laboratory to ensure safe, quality and timely services to Balazs Asia customers

• Ensure technical clarity with Balazs reports and clear communication to customers across a breadth of analytical techniques.

• Plan Balazs Asia operations for introduction of new technology and establishment of new analytical services.

• Direct the strategic growth of the department by recommending and implementing new analytical capabilities and improving on operational processes in the laboratory.

• Manage laboratory facility, staff and laboratories to ensure all operations are efficient and cost effective.

• Supervise, mentor and train Balazs Asia chemists/employees

• Evaluate and optimize operational projects and processes end results to ensure financial and performance objectives are met.

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts within the lab and company (method evaluations, supplier qualifications, quality functions, quality assurance issues, etc.).

• Ensure adherence to internal, e.g. IMS, and external, e.g. ISO, safety and quality standards for the laboratory

Are you a MATCH?

• College/university degree in Analytical Chemistry or Similar Science

• “Three or more years’ experience of management at a semiconductor materials supplier.

• Experience (5-10 years) with analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry (ICP-MS, GC-MS),

• chromatography (GC, LC, IC), FTIR and UV-VIS spectroscopies and abilities to pick up new analysis

• techniques and data interpretation

• Considerable experience performing sample preparation and analysis in a laboratory environment

• required

• Must be knowledgeable of chemical analysis applications as they pertain to the semiconductor industry

• Must be able to work in a team environment with good communication skills

• Must have initiative and be self-motivated.

• Good organization skills.

• Must have good written and verbal skills in Mandarin and English

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 72 countries with approximately 67,800 employees and serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.