Job Title:
Research Associate IJob Description:
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 Degree : Chemistry, 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.
Skills Required
- Graduate high school/Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Material Science, or Engineering Technology
- Hands-on experience with wet chemistry techniques and instrumentation
- Ability to plan experiments, analyze data, and solve problems
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Good personality and positive attitude
Entegris Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Entegris and has not been reviewed or approved by Entegris.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or slightly above industry standards in several roles, with some calling compensation very fair or great. Feedback suggests overtime opportunities in certain manufacturing roles further enhance earnings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a strong company 401(k) match and additional savings vehicles that employees value. Feedback suggests these offerings meaningfully bolster total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies are described as good, with PTO that can increase with tenure and unlimited PTO available in some roles. Paid parental leave and holidays add to the overall breadth.
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What We Do
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 5,800 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.
