Research Associate Co-Op (ICPS) – Lab & Data Analysis

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

Job summary

Entegris in Aurora, IL, is seeking a Research Associate Co-Op - ICPS to join the team for the Spring 2027 season. This 6-month assignment supports wet lab experiments, CMP formulation studies, and data collection to advance commercially viable products.

You will perform lab work, analyze data with statistical tools, and help develop processes under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in chemistry and materials science in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be currently enrolled as a student.
• Available to work 40 hours per week, January through June 2027.
• Co-op program requirements at the university must be met; sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Execute wet chemistry experiments and CMP-related testing.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and method development.
• Summarize results in readable formats for team review.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain lab equipment.
• Support development and commercialization efforts for CMP products.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Data analysis

Laboratory safety

Oral and written communication

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

Minitab

JMP

Excel

Job description

Entegris in Aurora, IL, is seeking a Research Associate Co-Op - ICPS to join the team for the Spring 2027 season. This 6-month assignment supports wet lab experiments, CMP formulation studies, and data collection to advance commercially viable products.

You will perform lab work, analyze data with statistical tools, and help develop processes under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in chemistry and materials science in a fast-paced corporate setting.