Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations

Entegris; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Flexible work schedule

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Strong culture of excellence

Job summary

Entegris in Burnet, TX, seeks a Senior Chemist for Technical Laboratory Operations in Analytics & Metrology, Wet Lab. You will ensure high-throughput analytical metrology for semiconductor precursors and wet cleans, focusing on measurement accuracy, data quality, and audit readiness.

You will lead analysis, review results, monitor trends, and support MSA/Instrument qualification while collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of analytical laboratory experience in production or QC settings.
• Expertise with chromatographic methods (IC/LC/GC) and spectroscopy (FTIR/Raman/NIR).
• Experience with high-purity or semiconductor-grade chemicals and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee routine analysis of semiconductor chemicals using established methods.
• Review results for accuracy and conformance with specifications and product release timelines.
• Monitor trends and maintain measurement system capability for production testing.
• Lead investigations of out-of-spec data and support instrument qualification and lifecycle management.
• Provide evening/weekend support as needed to sustain laboratory operations.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Data analysis

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

IC

Raman

FTIR

XRF

Job description

Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations

Entegris is currently seeking a Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations to join our Analytics & Metrology, Wet Lab team. This position will be based in our Burnet facility.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring reliable, high-throughput analytical metrology in a production laboratory supporting semiconductor-grade precursors and wet chemical cleans. This role focuses on measurement execution, data quality, contamination control, and instrument performance to ensure materials consistently meet stringent semiconductor specifications. The position plays a key role in maintaining analytical readiness, resolving production-related issues, and ensuring measurement systems remain stable, precise, and audit‑ready.

What You’ll Do

• Execute and oversee routine analysis of semiconductor chemicals (metals, anions, organics, particles) using established methods
• Review and approve analytical results to ensure accuracy, consistency, and conformance with product specifications
• Ensure timely release of materials by meeting required turnaround times for production testing
• Monitor analytical results for trends or shifts that may indicate process or contamination issues
• Maintain measurement system capability (precision, accuracy, repeatability) for production testing
• Apply statistical tools (SPC, control charts, trending) to monitor ongoing method and instrument performance
• Investigate out‑of‑control conditions, excursions, and anomalous data
• Support measurement system analysis (MSA) activities and ensure methods remain fit‑for‑purpose
• Serve as technical expert for production instrumentation (IC, HPLC, GC, Raman, FTIR, XRF)
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of instrumentation, focusing on uptime, sensitivity, and stability
• Ensure proper calibration, system suitability, and preventive maintenance are executed and documented
• Support instrument qualification, performance verification, and lifecycle management
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, ISO 17025, SEMI standards, and internal quality systems
• Author and maintain SOPs, test methods, and data review procedures
• Ensure strict adherence to data integrity principles
• Support audits, inspections, and customer inquiries by providing technical expertise and documentation
• Lead analytical investigations supporting production excursions, out‑of‑spec (OOS) results, and customer complaints
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to resolve material quality issues
• Provide rapid, data‑driven assessments to minimize production disruption
• Support product disposition decisions through clear interpretation of analytical results
• Provide evening and weekend support as needed to support lab chemists and laboratory operations

What We Seek

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 7+ years of analytical laboratory experience, including significant time in a production or QC environment
• Strong expertise in chromatographic techniques (IC, LC, GC) and molecular spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman, NIR)
• Experience working with high‑purity or semiconductor‑grade chemicals
• Demonstrated experience supporting routine, high‑throughput laboratory operations
• Preferred qualifications include experience in semiconductor materials supply (precursors, acids, solvents, cleans) and experience with SPC, trending tools, and production data systems (e.g., LIMS)

What We Offer

• 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

Entegris does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.).

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.