Lead Scientist, Analytics & Metrology

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Lead Scientist, Analytics & Metrology

Entegris is currently seeking a talented and innovative Scientist to join its Analytical & Metrology team as the Particle Retention Team Lead in Billerica, MA. This role will focus on leading the retention team on development and deployment of testing methods to evaluate the performance of liquid filtration and purification products, and to study the membrane‑particle and membrane‑molecule interaction mechanism. The Scientist serves as a subject‑matter expert related to evaluation of liquid filtration and purification products for semiconductor applications.

In line with our values, which foster an environment of teamwork, you will have an opportunity to collaborate with technicians, scientists, applications engineers, and global technical team members.

The ideal candidate possesses great interest in analytical discovery and will be results oriented and an excellent team player, with solid knowledge of nanoparticles, polymer, and surface chemistry, and familiarity with semiconductor device materials, structures, and metrology.

• Develop cutting‑edge particle/molecule retention methods for liquid filtration and purification products performance evaluation in different liquids;
• Perform DOE tests to understand the membrane‑particle and membrane‑molecule interaction mechanism with a variety of filtration and purification membranes;
• Use product and testing expertise to collaborate with internal and external customers to determine root causes in product development and quality problems;
• Document work in technical reports, presentations, and external publications;
• Contribute to the metrology roadmap of retention test;
• Promote Entegris’ image by participating in industrial conferences and seminars;
• Directly manage the retention team responsible for performing retention tests to support test requests in a timely manner;
• Develop and maintain SOPs for retention test;
• Identify opportunities for improvement in existing test methods and control systems;
• Work closely with scientists, chemists, and technicians to ensure accurate and precise testing;
• Utilize analytical equipment to the best of its ability;
• Maintain retention lab, safe lab habits and work environment;
• Install, service, repair, and maintain lab equipment;
• Manage time of staff in retention lab;
• Improve lab test efficiency;
• Teach and mentor junior scientists, chemists, and technicians.

• Ph.D. in chemistry and materials science or a master’s degree with 2+ years of experience working in the chemical, semiconductor, or related industry;
• Practical knowledge in nanoparticles, polymer, and surface chemistry;
• Experience with general lab instruments (ICP‑MS, GC, LC, GPC, etc.);
• Experience in liquid filtration product evaluation and development is preferred;
• Experience in supervising junior scientists, chemists, and technicians is preferred;
• Strong observation capability and attention to detail in each experiment step;
• Strong communication skills demonstrated by oral presentations and written technical publications;
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with a passion for learning and teaching;
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and collaborative working environment;
• A role model for maintaining a safe work environment and championing safe work practices.

• Leading the retention team to test and analyze R&D samples, new products, and in‑process samples when needed and in a timely manner;
• Willingness to take new challenges to support the overall organization;
• Consulting with process engineers, development scientists, and manufacturing personnel regarding results and research, preparing technical reports and presentations to promote learning;
• Good communication, coordination abilities, and presentation skills;
• Teaching and mentoring junior scientists and technicians;
• Ability to conduct projects independently and navigate ambiguity;
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects in parallel;
• Strong independent operation skills and ability to complete lab work safely;
• Ability to learn and become proficient at several analytical techniques.

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