Summer Research Associate Intern — CMP Lab & Data

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

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. seeks a Research Associate Intern for Summer 2027 in Aurora, IL. This 12–14 week internship provides hands-on wet-lab experience, polishing experiments, data collection and analysis, and lab maintenance.

You’ll work 40 hours weekly, Mon-Fri, May through August, with exposure to CMP applications and product development. Ideal candidates are pursuing a BA/BS or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science, with experience in wet chemistry and data analysis using Excel,

Qualifications

• Working toward BA/BS or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field.
• Available to work 40 hours a week, Mon-Fri, May through August.
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques and instrumentation.
• Familiar with PSD, zeta potential, contact angle, thin-film measurements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments in slurry and cleans formulations characterization and testing.
• Accurately analyze experimental data using statistical tools and summarize results.
• Summarize data into an impactful, readable format for the team.
• Maintain lab and ensure compliance with safety practices.
• Support development and commercialization of CMP-related products.

Skills

Wet chemistry techniques

Laboratory data analysis

Statistical tools (Excel, Minitab, JMP

Oral and written communication

Education

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

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Excel

Job description

Entegris, Inc. seeks a Research Associate Intern for Summer 2027 in Aurora, IL. This 12–14 week internship provides hands-on wet-lab experience, polishing experiments, data collection and analysis, and lab maintenance.

You’ll work 40 hours weekly, Mon-Fri, May through August, with exposure to CMP applications and product development. Ideal candidates are pursuing a BA/BS or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science, with experience in wet chemistry and data analysis using Excel,