Job Title:
Research Associate I
The Role:Research Associate I
Entegris is seeking a Staff Research Associate to assist in the completion of scientific experiments on chemical-based products used for chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) applications. This role will perform lab-based polishing experiments, product reliability and characterization tests, operation of lab instrumentation, data collection/summarization/analysis, and maintenance of the laboratory.
In this role you will:
Small-scale polishing experiments to assess product performance and reproducibility
Participate in lab test method development and running of 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, recognizing and correcting 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
Traits we believe make a strong candidate:
Graduate high school/Associate DegreeChemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Material Science, or Engineering Technology
Hands-on experience with wet chemistry techniques and instrumentation used in chemistry laboratories.
Demonstrated ability to plan experiments, analyze experimental data using statistical techniques and solve problems.
Communicates effectively in a candid and professional manner.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
Good personality and positive attitude
Your success will be measured by:
To be a team player
Ability to contribute to and work with an international team
Ability to contribute to safe working environment
Ability of experimental work reporting
Collaborating with individuals and teams, internally and externally, to create unique value.
Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, Internet of Things – these are not just trends, they are drivers changing the way people live across the globe. With these new drivers and the increasing speed of innovation, there comes an expectation for higher-quality, higher-performing technologies at a faster pace.
Every day, and for more than 50 years, Entegris’ singular mission has been to help customers utilize our advanced science-based solutions to support demand drivers; to innovate faster and more efficiently; and ultimately to transform the world. Through the power of our solutions and technology expertise, Entegris provides customers with innovative, science-based solutions to their toughest technology challenges.
Headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, Entegris employs approximately 8,000 people worldwide, with roughly half employed in Asia-Pacific or Europe.
With research and development, customer service, analytical labs, and manufacturing in Asia-Pacific, North America and Europe, Entegris supports customers around the globe as they take technology to the next level.
