Research Associate I

Job Title:

Research Associate I:

Job 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.