Research Associate Co-Op – CMP Lab Scientist

Entegris; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Entegris in Aurora, IL seeks a Research Associate Co-Op for Spring 2027, a 6-month assignment. You will support CMP-related labs, perform wet-lab experiments, and aid in product development and commercialization.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, method development, and maintaining a safe, organized lab. Ideal candidates are enrolled in BA/BS/MS programs in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science and available for 40 hours/week January through June.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student pursuing a BA/BS or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Availability Jan–June for 40 hours/week.
• Experience with wet chemistry/instrumentation preferred.
• Must be familiar with university co-op requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet lab experiments and polishing experiments.
• Conduct product reliability and formulation tests.
• Collect, summarize, and analyze data.
• Maintain and support laboratory operations.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Laboratory instrumentation

Safety practices

Particle analysis

Zeta potential

Contact angle

Thin-film measurements

Data analysis

Excel & statistics

MS Office

Communication

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field

Currently enrolled student in co-op program

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Excel

Job description

Entegris in Aurora, IL seeks a Research Associate Co-Op for Spring 2027, a 6-month assignment. You will support CMP-related labs, perform wet-lab experiments, and aid in product development and commercialization.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, method development, and maintaining a safe, organized lab. Ideal candidates are enrolled in BA/BS/MS programs in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science and available for 40 hours/week January through June.