Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations (Burnet, TX)

Entegris, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible schedule

11 paid holidays

PTO

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Burnet, Texas, is seeking a Senior Chemist for Technical Laboratory Operations to join the Analytics & Metrology, Wet Lab team. The role focuses on high-throughput analytical metrology in a semiconductor precursors production lab.

You will execute analyses (IC, HPLC, GC, Raman, FTIR), review results, ensure data integrity, and support instrument qualification and lifecycle management. Evening/weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years of analytical laboratory experience, including production or QC environment.
• Strong expertise in chromatographic techniques (IC, LC, GC) and molecular spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman, NIR).
• Experience with high-purity or semiconductor-grade chemicals.
• Experience supporting routine, high-throughput laboratory operations.
• Experience with SPC, trending tools, and production data systems (e.g., LIMS).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Daily monitoring of 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 (where applicable), 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 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.
• Evening and weekend support as needed to support lab chemists and laboratory operations.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Production operations

Quality data analysis

SPC/trending

LIMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

IC

HPLC

GC

Raman

FTIR

XRF

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations (Burnet, TX)

Job Description:

The Role

Entegris is currently seeking a Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations to joinour Analytics & Metrology, Wet Labteam. This position will be basedinour Burnet, TXfacility.

In this role, you willberesponsible 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.

WhatYou'llDo

• 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
• Daily monitoring ofanalytical 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 (where applicable), 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
• Evening and weekend support as needed to supportlab chemists and laboratory operations

WhatWeSeek

• 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 inchromatographictechniques (e.g., 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 includeExperience in semiconductor materials supply (precursors, acids, solvents, cleans)Experience with SPC, trending tools, and production data systems (e.g., LIMS)

Why Work at Entegris

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees tobring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company isencouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as anorganization - not just when it's convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

WhatWeOffer

Ourtotalrewardspackagegoesaboveandbeyondjustapaycheck.Whetheryou're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: The salary range for this position is $85,500-$125,500 per year. Final compensation will be based on the candidate's overall qualifications and skills for the role.
• Generous401(K)planwithanimpressiveemployermatch
• Excellenthealth,dentalandvisioninsurancepackagestofityourneeds
• Flexibleworkscheduleand11paidholidaysayear
• Paidtimeoff(PTO)policythatempowersyoutotakethetimeyouneedtorecharge
• Educationassistancetosupportyourlearningjourney
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, CreativityandExcellence

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

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.