Scientist I, Research Associate

Entegris•Aurora, IL

9d•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 in developing and commercializing commercially viable products for chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) applications. The position involves wet-lab and lab-based polishing experiments, product reliability testing, formulation experiments, fundamental wet-chemistry or instrument studies, data collection, summarization and analysis, and laboratory maintenance. The successful candidate will execute experiments with minimal guidance, analyze results, communicate findings clearly, and contribute to laboratory safety and operational efficiency. The position is based in a laboratory environment at least 80% of the time. Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

Minimum BA/BS 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 MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and familiarity with basic statistical analysis using Excel, Minitab, JMP, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Execute experiments in slurry and cleaning formulations, measurement-method development, or process development with minimal guidance.
Carry out experiment plans set 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 preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Perform wet-lab experiments, lab-based polishing experiments, product reliability tests, formulation experiments, fundamental wet-chemistry or instrument studies, data collection and analysis, and laboratory maintenance.