Chemist - New College Graduate
Company websiteappliedmaterials.com (Applied Materials, opens in new tab)
Base salary $110,500 to $152,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Key Responsibilities
Devise new precursor compositions and deposition strategies and associated intellectual property. Design chemical processes to find new innovative ways to create, remove or clean thin films. Create IP
Feasibility testing of new chemical processes on test vehicle equipment.
Professional execution of synthesis and characterization of process.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
Business Expertise
- Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
Leadership
- No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members
Problem Solving
- Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
Impact
- Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
Interpersonal Skills
- Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's DegreeSkills:
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
2 - 4 YearsWork Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
New College GradTravel:
Yes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesU.S. Salary Range:
$110,500.00 - $152,000.00The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Source: Applied Materials on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($110,500) is above 10% of the 492 Science & Research roles in California listed on this site. Their median floor is $159,477; the middle half runs from $126,066 to $200,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingChemist - New College Graduate$110,500 to $152,000
Semiconductor Tools Installations & Bay Fit-up Upgrades Project Manager$110,500 to $152,000
Tech Proj/Prg Mgmt$110,500 to $152,000
Technical Product Support (TPS) Engineer III$110,500 to $152,000
PVD/CVD/ALD Supplier Engineer III Senior$110,500 to $152,000
Semiconductor Tools Installations & Bay Fit-up Upgrades Project Manager$110,500 to $152,000
Systems Engineer, New College Grad- Bachelor's/Master's (Santa Clara, CA)$110,500 to $152,000
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Chemist - New College Graduate (this listing) | $110,500 - $152,000 |
| Semiconductor Tools Installations & Bay Fit-up Upgrades Project Manager | $110,500 - $152,000 |
| Tech Proj/Prg Mgmt | $110,500 - $152,000 |
| Technical Product Support (TPS) Engineer III | $110,500 - $152,000 |
| PVD/CVD/ALD Supplier Engineer III Senior | $110,500 - $152,000 |
| Semiconductor Tools Installations & Bay Fit-up Upgrades Project Manager | $110,500 - $152,000 |
| Systems Engineer, New College Grad- Bachelor's/Master's (Santa Clara, CA) | $110,500 - $152,000 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2025-03-26
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Santa Clara,CA
$110,500.00 - $152,000.00
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- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
