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Entegris is a world-leading supplier for the semiconductor industry. We have accomplished this by having a world class, diverse, and creative Research and Development team that includes scientists and engineers from many different disciplines who collaborate within Entegris to develop leading edge technologies. To continue to grow as the industry grows, we are looking for a hardworking, innovative, Polymer Chemist to join our team!\nWhat You’ll Do:\nDesign, synthesize, isolate, and purify polymers and small organic molecules tomeet defined performance targets for semiconductor applications.\nCharacterize synthesized materials and interpret the resulting data - for example, molecular weight and distribution (GPC/SEC), structure confirmation(NMR, FTIR, MS), thermal behavior (DSC, TGA)\nApply structure-property relationships to systematically tune material performance, and design experiments that separate the variables that matter from the ones that don't.\nPlan, execute, and document your own research program, including maintaining clear and complete records suitable for internal review, technology transfer, and intellectual property filings.\nPartner with process and manufacturing engineers to scale promising chemistries from laboratory to pilot and production, including raw material selection, process parameter definition, and troubleshooting.\nWork with internal stakeholders to understand development needs and identify opportunities for improvement.\nPrepare and deliver technical presentations to R&D colleagues, internal stakeholders, and suppliers, and translate technical findings for non-technical audiences.\nCollaborate within a team that includes chemists, engineers, customer representatives, quality specialists, and production engineers across multiple Entegris sites.\nContribute to our safety-first culture by following and helping improve laboratory safety practices.\nWhat We Seek:\nPh.D. in Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, or Material Science\nDemonstrated experience designing, synthesizing, isolating, and purifying polymers and small organic molecules.\nHands-on expertise characterizing materials you have made, with the ability to select appropriate techniques, interpret the data, and explain what it means for material performance.\nExperience adjusting chemical and physical properties using knowledge of structure-property relationships.\nA track record of research contributions, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, patents or patent applications, conference presentations, internal technical reports, or products advanced to commercialization.\nDemonstrated ability to plan, execute, and document a defined set of research activities on schedule.\nClear written and verbal communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.\nCommitment to laboratory safety and participation in safety initiatives.\nOutstanding Candidates Will Have:\nPost-doctoral experience, in university or industry, with examples of independent research in diverse areas is preferred\nExperience with rheology and interfacial science\nDemonstrated collaboration with team members of different levels or career stages\nSix Sigma GreenBelt or Blackbelt with knowledge and application of statistical tools like DOE analysis and programs to analyze results (e.g., Minitab, JMP, etc.)\nStrong communication skills - able to easily communicate with peers, research associates, and non-technical collaborators both written and in presentation formats\nWHAT WE OFFER \nOur total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.\nCompensation: $85,500- $116,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role \nAnnual bonus eligibility \nProgressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge \nGenerous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting \nExcellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs \nEducation assistance to support your learning journey \nA values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence \nEntegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. 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