R&D Technician 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.

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

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

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.