Research Associate

Job Title:

Research Associate

Job Description:

The Role 

Entegris is currently seeking a Scientist I, Research Associate to join our Research & Development ICPS NA team. This position will be based in our Aurora, Illinois facility. 

 

In this role, you will provide laboratory support and assist in the development and commercialization of commercially viable products for chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) applications at Entegris. This role will be responsible for independently performing wet lab experiments, lab-based polishing experiments, product reliability tests, formulation experiments, fundamental wet-chemistry or instrument studies, data collection/summarization/analysis, and maintenance of the laboratory.  

 

What You’ll Do 

• Conduct small-scale polishing experiments to assess product performance and reproducibility 

• Participate in lab test method development and run laboratory tests for characterizing CMP slurries 

• Plan and execute experiments to understand slurry behavior such as; colloidal stability, shelf stability, and pot-life stability 

• Perform preliminary interpretation of data in order to recognize and correct test abnormalities, and present results to the team 

• Prepare slurry samples and coordinate production for polishing experiments with the pilot plant 

• Uphold and follow strict laboratory safety requirements and policies 

• Maintain and control inventory of chemicals used for experimental products 

• Collaborate with colleagues in the maintenance and upkeep of laboratory tools and instruments 

 

What We Seek 

• BA/BS in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Material Science, or Engineering Technology. Recent college grads are welcome to apply! 

• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry techniques and instrumentation used in chemistry laboratories. 

• Demonstrated ability to execute experiments and analyze basic data 

• Excellent time management 

• Ability to communicate effectively in a candid and professional manner. 

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 

 

Why Work at Entegris 

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. 

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every