About the role#
We are looking for a Research Associate Intern to join our team in Aurora, Illinois for the Summer 2027 season. This is a full-time, 12 to 14-week assignment. You will provide laboratory support and assist in the development and commercialization of products for chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) applications.
What you'll do#
- Execute experiments in slurry and cleans formulations characterization, testing, and process development.
- Follow experiment plans set by team scientists and engineers.
- Perform wet lab experiments, polishing tests, product reliability tests, and fundamental wet-chemistry studies.
- Maintain the laboratory space.
- Analyze data using statistical tools and propose conclusions.
- Summarize results in an impactful, readable format.
- Occasionally identify new methods to improve data collection, analysis, and quality.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BA, BS, or MS program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
- Familiarity with your university requirements for internship participation.
- Hands-on experience with wet chemistry techniques and characterization instrumentation.
- Experience with particle and surface science analysis, including PSD, zeta potential, contact angle, and thin-film measurements.
- A proven track record of safe laboratory practices.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and basic statistical analysis software like Excel, Minitab, or JMP.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from May through August.
- Ability to work in a lab environment, wear PPE, and lift approximately 40 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Aurora, Illinois.
- This is an on-site, full-time position.
- This role does not offer immigration sponsorship.
About Entegris
Entegris provides materials and process solutions for the semiconductor and other high-tech industries. Founded in 1966, the company operates globally with a focus on microcontamination control, chemical handling, and advanced materials. It maintains headquarters in Billerica, Massachusetts. The company employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people across its research, manufacturing, and analytical laboratory sites.
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