Senior Scientist, Product Development

Entegris • Ambler, PA

6d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our site in Ambler is seeking a R&D Scientist to join our new product development team. In this critical role, the R&D scientist is responsible for developing cost-effective, safe, and scalable synthetic routes for new chemical products. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity and innovation while managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Organometallic/Main-group synthetic chemist with versatile skillset and an ability to learn new chemistries and methods
• Ph.D. in organometallic/main-group chemistry or related discipline required
• Strong experience with both classic and modern bench-scale organometallic synthetic chemistry techniques
• Comfort and familiarity with handling air-sensitive materials (i.e. using Schlenk lines and glove boxes)
• Experience interpreting complex analytical results, such as NMR, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, etc
• Independent and motivated team-player with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous documentation habits with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills with experience presenting results to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to advance multiple work tasks simultaneously towards completing long-term deliverables within strict deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Post doctorate in organometallic chemistry or related discipline preferred
• Ph.D. in organometallic/main group chemistry with 3+ years of industrial experience in chemical product development or manufacturing
• First-hand experience with chemical scale-up and optimization
• Experience with design of experiment (DOE) statistical methods and tools
• Demonstrated strong safety record and understanding and application of H&S principles in a laboratory environment

Responsibilities

• Synthesize organic ligands, and main group/organometallic products consisting of phosphorus, silicon, and other main-group/transition metals
• Quickly identify suitable routes to new targets and determine feasibility with bench-scale experiments
• Use design of experiment methodologies to effectively and efficiently generate results that lead to valid conclusions
• Understand and optimize key reaction parameters to support process development
• Work with process engineers and scientists to support scale-up activities, which includes addressing reaction kinetics, chemical equilibriums, materials compatibility, thermodynamics, and mixing
• Document experiments and results in an electronic laboratory notebook
• Prepare summary presentations for internal team meetings, business updates, and customers
• Work independently and also collaborate with peers and on cross-functional teams to achieve long-term project objectives

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree