Job Title:
Senior Scientist, Polymer Chemist
Job Description:
The Role:
Our site in Aurora is seeking a Senior Scientist, Polymer Chemist to join our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Design, synthesize, isolate, and purify polymers and small organic molecules tomeet defined performance targets for semiconductor applications.
- Characterize synthesized materials and interpret the resulting data — for example, molecular weight and distribution (GPC/SEC), structure confirmation(NMR, FTIR, MS), thermal behavior (DSC, TGA)
- Apply structure–property relationships to systematically tune material performance, and design experiments that separate the variables that matter from the ones that don't.
- Plan, execute, and document your own research program, including maintaining clear and complete records suitable for internal review, technology transfer, and intellectual property filings.
- Partner with process and manufacturing engineers to scale promising chemistries from laboratory to pilot and production, including raw material selection, process parameter definition, and troubleshooting.
- Work with internal stakeholders to understand development needs and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations to R&D colleagues, internal stakeholders, and suppliers, and translate technical findings for non-technical audiences.
- 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:
- Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, or Material Science
- Demonstrated experience designing, synthesizing, isolating, and purifying polymers and small organic molecules.
- Hands-on expertise characterizing materials you have made, with the ability to select appropriate techniques, interpret the data, and explain what it means for material performance.
- Experience adjusting chemical and physical properties using knowledge of structure–property relationships.
- A track record of research contributions, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, patents or patent applications, conference presentations, internal technical reports, or products advanced to commercialization.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and document a defined set of research activities on schedule.
- Clear written and verbal communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Commitment to laboratory safety and participation in safety initiatives.
Outstanding Candidates Will Have:
- Post-doctoral experience, in university or industry, with examples of independent research in diverse areas is preferred
- Experience with rheology and interfacial science
- Demonstrated collaboration with team members of different levels or career stages
- 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
WHAT WE OFFER
Our total rewards package goesabove and beyondjust a paycheck. Whetheryourelooking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
- Compensation: $85,500- $120,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
- Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
- Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
- Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
- Educationassistanceto support your learning journey
- A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence
Entegrisdoes not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.
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