Scientist I, Research Associate

Entegris•Aurora, IL

11d•$56,500 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

Entegris is seeking a Scientist I, Research Associate to join its Research & Development team at its Aurora, Illinois facility. The role provides laboratory support and assists with the development and commercialization of commercially viable products for chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) applications. The position involves performing wet-lab experiments, lab-based polishing experiments, product reliability tests, formulation experiments, fundamental wet-chemistry or instrument studies, data collection, summarization and analysis, and laboratory maintenance. The employee is expected to work in a laboratory environment at least 80% of the time and to execute experiment plans with minimal guidance. Entegris describes its culture as collaborative and values-driven, encouraging employee input and aiming to make employees’ time and energy at work positively affect their lives inside and outside the office. The company offers a total rewards package that includes compensation, annual bonus eligibility, paid time off, retirement benefits, insurance, and education assistance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience with hands-on wet chemistry techniques and instrumentation for characterization.
Proven track record of safe laboratory practices and methodology.
Demonstrated ability to execute experiments and analyze basic data.
Hands-on experience with particle and surface science analysis techniques such as PSD, zeta potential, contact angle, and thin-film measurements.
Self-motivated and driven to succeed, with flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
Familiarity with basic statistical analysis using Excel, Minitab, JMP, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Execute experiments in slurry and cleans formulations, measurement-method development, or process development with minimal guidance.
Carry out experiment plans established by scientists and engineers on the team.
Analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical tools and propose conclusions based on experience.
Summarize data in an impactful and readable format with minimal guidance.
Occasionally seek methods to improve data collection, analysis, and quality.
Contribute to laboratory safety and operational efficiency, including leading safety committee teams.
Conduct calibrations and internal preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Perform wet-lab, lab-based polishing, product reliability, formulation, fundamental wet-chemistry, and instrument experiments; collect, summarize, and analyze data; and maintain the laboratory.