Scientist II, Research Associate

The Role: 

Our site in Aurora is seeking a Scientist II, Research Associate to join our team. Entegris is a world-leading supplier for the semiconductor industry. We have accomplished this by having a world class, diverse, and creative Research and Development team that includes scientists and engineers from many different disciplines who collaborate within Entegris to develop leading edge technologies. To continue to grow as the industry grows, we are looking for a hardworking, innovative, Research Associate to join our team! 

What You’ll Do: 

• Synthesize and isolate polymers and small organic molecules with guidance by a senior scientist 

• Characterize synthesized materials and interpret the resulting data — for example, structure confirmation (NMR, FTIR, GPC, LC, GC, MS) 

• Execute and document your work 

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to R&D colleagues on the team 

• Collaborate within a team that includes chemists, engineers, customer representatives, quality specialists, and production engineers across multiple Entegris sites. 

• Contribute to our safety-first culture by following and helping improve laboratory safety practices. 

What We Seek: 

• BA/BS or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field 

• Hands-on experience with organic synthesis experiments outside of a classroom setting 

• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and document a defined set of research activities on schedule. 

• Clear written and verbal communication 

• Commitment to laboratory safety and participation in safety initiatives. 

Outstanding Candidates Will Have: 

• Six Sigma GreenBelt or Blackbelt with knowledge and application of statistical tools like DOE analysis and programs to analyze results (e.g., Minitab, JMP, etc.) 

• Strong communication skills – able to easily communicate with peers, research associates, and non-technical collaborators both written and in presentation formats