Production Chemist

Entegris’s site in Toronto, Ontario is seeking Production Chemists to join our growing manufacturing team.

Our Production Chemists are pivotal members of our dynamic team, providing hands-on support of the production of our specialty chemical materials. If you are seeking an opportunity to apply your chemistry background in a production setting while building cross-functional relationships and contributing to advanced materials that support the dynamic semiconductor industry, this could be a great opportunity for you!

• →Work a 12-hour schedule where your shift rotates between day and night shift every month
• →Safely perform chemical manufacturing activities according to established procedures, batch records, work instructions, and production schedules.
• →Set up, operate, and monitor assigned production equipment and chemical processes.
• →Prepare, handle, transfer, and process raw materials, intermediates, and finished products while following required safety practices.
• →Accurately complete batch records, production logs, labels, inventory transactions, and other required documentation.
• →Monitor critical process parameters and promptly communicate deviations, equipment concerns, safety issues, or unexpected results.
• →Support process troubleshooting and participate in investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• →Collect production samples and coordinate with Quality and Analytical teams to support in-process and finished-product testing.
• →Maintain clean, safe, and organized production areas in accordance with site standards and 5S principles.
• →Follow requirements for chemical handling, personal protective equipment, waste management, and environmental health and safety.
• →Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS to support safe and reliable manufacturing.
• →Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, process capability, efficiency, yield, and cost.
• →Support equipment inspections, routine maintenance activities, and production-area readiness as assigned.
• →Perform other production and chemistry-related responsibilities and projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• At least two years of related chemistry, chemical manufacturing, laboratory, or production experience, or an advanced degree with relevant hands-on experience.
• Experience following detailed procedures, batch records, SOPs, or other controlled manufacturing documentation.
• Strong commitment to laboratory and manufacturing safety, including the proper handling of chemicals and use of required PPE.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain complete, accurate, and traceable records.
• Ability to identify abnormal conditions, communicate concerns promptly, and support structured troubleshooting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple production priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented, cross-functional manufacturing environment.

• Experience in specialty chemicals, semiconductor materials, pharmaceutical manufacturing, advanced materials, or another controlled chemical-production environment.
• Experience with chemical synthesis, purification, filtration, distillation, blending, or related production processes.
• Familiarity with SAP or another ERP or manufacturing systems.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, or Six Sigma tools.
• Knowledge of quality systems, deviation investigations, corrective actions, or controlled documentation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement improvements related to safety, product quality, yield, process consistency, or efficiency.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.