Formulation Scientist, Aurora, Illinois

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.

The Role:

Our site in Aurora is seeking a Formulation Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will apply your expertise in chemistry in the development of new chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurry formulations, which requires determining structure-activity relationships, proposing and validating mechanisms of action, and using advanced statistical analysis to support your results.

What You’ll Do:

• Work collaboratively with our engineering, new material development, advanced analytical analysis, and customer facing teams to develop groundbreaking and robust CMP slurry formulation solutions for our customers.

• Build an understanding of structure-activity relationships around abrasive particle, polymer, and small molecule slurry components.

• Apply lab-based methods to screen additives, probe mechanism of action, and ensure product robustness using your expertise and statistically robust experimental designs.

• Design and execute CMP experiments with engineering team to verify slurry performance on test wafers.

• Analyze outcomes of experiments using advanced statistical tools and be able to use those results to logically plan future experiments.

• Create technical presentations to be shared within R&D, internal stakeholders, and customers.

What We Seek:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Physical Chemistry

• Strong ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments that elucidate key function, mechanisms, or properties of chemical additives.

• Experience working with polymers, surfactants, or particles within a laboratory environment.

• Demonstrated independence in successfully completing projects, either individually or within collaborations or research groups

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Proven experience in planning, executing, and documenting a set of activities or tasks in a timely manner.

• Demonstrated effective communication, both written and verbally, within core research group and to an outside audience

• Participation in safety initiatives and a strong dedication to a safety-first culture

What We Offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year

• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

• Education assistance to support your learning journey

• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.