Entegris
Semiconductor
ResearchScientist,AnalyticalR&D
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“Research Scientist, Analytical R&D at Entegris. Skills: NMR spectroscopy, Analytical techniques, Materials science. Develop materials characterization strategies. Apply analytical instrumentation and techniques”
What You'll Achieve.
support the development and commercialization of high-performance advanced materials solutions; support new product development; intellectual property generation; emerging technologies; technical problem-solving efforts; alignment with business objectives
Industry & Context.
analytical problem-solving skills; generate innovative solutions to complex technical challenges
Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ph. D. in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline, Minimum of 3 years of industrial experience, or Postdoctoral experience in academia, expertise in NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) spectroscopy, experience in one or more analytical techniques used to characterize organic and inorganic materials, Demonstrated ability to develop novel analytical methodologies and approaches for complex, multifaceted projects, chemical and polymer characterization and analytical problem-solving skills, critical thinking and attention to detail, proven ability to generate innovative solutions to complex technical challenges, Ability to manage multiple priorities, clearly and concisely communicating timelines, progress, and results to internal partners/stakeholders, Solid understanding of statistical principles and methodologies
Nice to Have
at least 1 year in a field highly relevant to CMP or colloidal science, Experience building and maintaining academic–industrial collaborations, Experience with additional analytical techniques such as LC-MS, Experience in advanced NMR techniques (homo/heteronuclear 1D & 2D, low-field NMR, Solid-State NMR)
What You'll Do.
Develop materials characterization strategies
Apply analytical instrumentation and techniques
Build mechanistic understanding
Collaborate with development teams
Develop quantitative characterization methods
Elucidate structure–function relationships
Expand in-house capabilities
Collaborate with external laboratories
Implement valuable characterization techniques
Design new analytical capabilities
Develop new analytical methodologies
Execute new analytical methodologies
Support new product development
Generate intellectual property
Support emerging technologies
Support technical problem-solving
Lead analytically focused projects
Ensure technical rigor
Align with business objectives
Serve as Subject Matter Expert
Support business areas
Communicate findings and conclusions
Contribute to innovation submissions
Contribute to patent filings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with cross-functional Entegris teams; Collaborate closely with analytical and product development teams; Collaborating with external laboratories, universities, and instrument vendors; Communicating progress, and results to internal partners/stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communicate findings and conclusions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences; clearly and concisely communicating timelines, progress, and results
Process & Methodology
Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of analytically focused projects, Ability to set goals, plan effectively, execute sophisticated research projects independently, manage multiple priorities
Full Job Description
**Job Title:** Research Scientist, Analytical R&D **Job Description:** **The Role : ** Entegris is currently seeking an Analytical Research Scientist to join our Research & Development Team in Aurora, Illinois. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional Entegris teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in applying advanced analytical techniques to develop creative solutions that support the development and commercialization of high-performance advanced materials solutions for the semiconductor industry. **What You’ll Do** * Develop and apply comprehensive materials characterization strategies using state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and techniques, including NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) spectroscopy, to build mechanistic understanding of structure, composition, and performance relationships in complex material systems. * Collaborate closely with analytical and product development teams to develop quantitative characterization methods that elucidate structure–function relationships across nanoparticles, polymers, and chemical additives in aqueous systems. * Expand and strengthen in-house characterization, simulation, and theoretical capabilities in colloidal science, polymer science, and materials science while collaborating with external laboratories, universities, and instrument vendors to identify and implement valuable characterization techniques. * Design, develop, and execute new analytical capabilities and methodologies that support new product development, intellectual property generation, emerging technologies, and technical problem-solving efforts. * Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of analytically focused projects, ensuring technical rigor and alignment with business objectives. * Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in analytical characterization—with particular emphasis on NMR spectroscopy—supporting multiple business areas across the company. * Communicate
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