Research Scientist II - Polymers & Organic Synthesis

Entegris, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois, seeks a Scientist II, Research Associate to join our world-class R&D team.

You will synthesize and isolate polymers and small molecules, characterize materials using NMR, FTIR, GPC, LC, GC, and MS, and document your work while delivering technical presentations. Collaborate with chemists, engineers, customer representatives, and production teams across Entegris sites; contribute to safety practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
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• Hands-on experience with organic synthesis experiments outside of a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and isolate polymers and small organic molecules under guidance from a senior scientist.
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• Characterize materials and interpret data using NMR, FTIR, GPC, LC, GC, and MS.
• Execute and document your work.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to R&D colleagues.
• Collaborate with chemists, engineers, customer representatives, quality specialists, and production engineers across Entegris sites.
• Support safety initiatives and uphold laboratory safety practices.

Skills

Organic synthesis experience

Data analysis

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

NMR

FTIR

GPC

LC

GC

MS

Job description

Entegris, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois, seeks a Scientist II, Research Associate to join our world-class R&D team.

You will synthesize and isolate polymers and small molecules, characterize materials using NMR, FTIR, GPC, LC, GC, and MS, and document your work while delivering technical presentations. Collaborate with chemists, engineers, customer representatives, and production teams across Entegris sites; contribute to safety practices and continuous improvement.