Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations

Entegris • Burnet, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Entegris is currently seeking a Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations to join our Analytics & Metrology, Wet Lab team. This position will be based in our Burnet facility. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring reliable, high-throughput analytical metrology in a production laboratory supporting semiconductor-grade precursors and wet chemical cleans. This role focuses on measurement execution, data quality, contamination control, and instrument performance to ensure materials consistently meet stringent semiconductor specifications. The position plays a key role in maintaining analytical readiness, resolving production-related issues, and ensuring measurement systems remain stable, precise, and audit-ready.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field
• 7+ years of analytical laboratory experience, including significant time in a production or QC environment
• Strong expertise in chromatographic techniques (e.g., IC, LC, GC) and molecular spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman, NIR)
• Experience working with high-purity or semiconductor-grade chemicals
• Demonstrated experience supporting routine, high-throughput laboratory operations

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred
• Experience in semiconductor materials supply (precursors, acids, solvents, cleans)
• Experience with SPC, trending tools, and production data systems (e.g., LIMS)

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee routine analysis of semiconductor chemicals (metals, anions, organics, particles) using established methods
• Review and approve analytical results to ensure accuracy, consistency, and conformance with product specifications
• Ensure timely release of materials by meeting required turnaround times for production testing
• Daily monitoring of analytical results for trends or shifts that may indicate process or contamination issues
• Maintain measurement system capability (precision, accuracy, repeatability) for production testing
• Apply statistical tools (SPC, control charts, trending) to monitor ongoing method and instrument performance
• Investigate out-of-control conditions, excursions, and anomalous data
• Support measurement system analysis (MSA) activities and ensure methods remain fit-for-purpose
• Serve as technical expert for production instrumentation (IC, HPLC, GC, Raman, FTIR, XRF)
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of instrumentation, focusing on uptime, sensitivity, and stability
• Ensure proper calibration, system suitability, and preventive maintenance are executed and documented
• Support instrument qualification, performance verification, and lifecycle management
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, ISO 17025 (where applicable), SEMI standards, and internal quality systems
• Author and maintain SOPs, test methods, and data review procedures
• Ensure strict adherence to data integrity principles
• Support audits, inspections, and customer inquiries by providing technical expertise and documentation
• Lead analytical investigations supporting production excursions, out-of-spec (OOS) results, and customer complaints
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to resolve material quality issues
• Provide rapid, data-driven assessments to minimize production disruption
• Support product disposition decisions through clear interpretation of analytical results
• Evening and weekend support as needed to support lab chemists and laboratory operations

Benefits

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior