Research Scientist

Entegris - Danbury, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Danbury, CT

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

At Entegris, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status. Our site in Danbury, CT is seeking a Research Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to ongoing research projects and support the development of new products within the Specialty Gas group. You will conduct research and development activities focusing on the synthesis of specialty gases or liquids with high vapor pressures. This position requires critical review of data and preparation of technical reports to communicate findings for method development/validation, continuous improvement, and other projects. Entegris is a values-driven culture and our employees rally around our core PACE values: People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table, and every employee is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is collaborative, recognizing that there are leaders at every level of the organization. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values. We invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within, ensuring that your career development is supported and encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development activities focusing on the synthesis of specialty gases or liquids with high vapor pressures.
• Critically review data and prepare technical reports to communicate findings for method development/validation, continuous improvement, and other projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field with 6+ years' experience; Ph.D. with 2+ years' experience.
• Synthetic background with experience handling and synthesizing air sensitive chemicals or toxic gases.
• Proficient with a breadth of relevant methodologies such as absorbance spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, residual gas analyzers, mass spectroscopy, and thermal and gravimetric analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills through publications, patents, and oral presentations.

Nice-to-haves

• Technical expertise in the Specialty Gas industry.
• Ability to collaborate with and mentor peers as well as effectively interact with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Experience creating and executing projects while maintaining timelines and budgets.

Benefits

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey