Lead Scientist, Analytics & Metrology

Job Title:

Lead Scientist, Analytics & Metrology

Job Description

THE ROLE

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, as well as 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 leading edge particles/molecules retention methods for liquid filtration and purification products performance evaluation in different liquids
• Perform DOE test to understand the membrane‑particle and membrane‑molecule interaction mechanism with variety 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 metrology roadmap of retention test
• Promote Entegris' image by participating in industrial conferences and seminars
• Directly manage the retention team
• Perform retention test to support test requests in intimate 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
• Lab equipment installation, service, repair, and maintenance
• Manage time of staff in retention lab
• Improve lab test efficiency
• Teaching and mentoring junior scientists, chemists, and technicians

• Ph.D. in chemistry and materials science or Master degree with 2+ years of experience working in the chemical, semiconductor or related industry
• Practical knowledge in nanoparticles, polymer, surface chemistry
• Experience in general lab instruments (ICP-MS, GC, LC, GPC, etc.)
• Experience in liquid filtration products evaluation and development (preferred)
• Experience in supervising junior scientists, chemists, and technicians (preferred)
• Strong observation capability and pay attention to details in each experiment step
• Strong communication skills demonstrated by both 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 intimately manner
• Willingness to take new challenges in order to support the overall organization
• Confers with process engineers, development scientists, and manufacturing personnel regarding results and research, prepares technical reports and presentations to promote learning
• Good communication and coordination abilities and presentation skills
• Teaching and mentoring junior scientists and technicians
• Ability to conduct project independently and navigate ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects in parallel
• Strong independent operation skills and ability to complete lab safely
• Ability to learn and become proficient at several analytical techniques

• Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 per year range…