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Entegris lists this Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title:
Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations Job Description:
The Role
Entegris is currently seeking aSenior Chemist, TechnicalLaboratoryOperations to joinourAnalytics & Metrology, Wet Lab team. This position will be basedinourBurnet facility.
In this role, you willberesponsible for ensuring reliable, high-throughput analytical metrology in a production laboratory supporting semiconductor-grade precursors and wet chemical cleans. This role focuses on measurement execution, data quality, contamination control, and instrument performance to ensure materials consistently meet stringent semiconductor specifications. The position plays a key role in maintaining analytical readiness, resolving production-related issues, and ensuring measurement systems remain stable, precise, and audit-ready.
WhatYou'llDo
Execute and oversee routine analysis of semiconductor chemicals (metals, anions, organics, particles) using established methods
Review and approve analytical results to ensure accuracy, consistency, and conformance with product specifications
Ensure timely release of materials by meeting required turnaround times for production testing
Daily monitoring ofanalytical results for trends or shifts that may indicate process or contamination issues
Maintain measurement system capability (precision, accuracy, repeatability) for production testing
Apply statistical tools (SPC, control charts, trending) to monitor ongoing method and instrument performance
Investigate out-of-control conditions, excursions, and anomalous data
Support measurement system analysis (MSA) activities and ensure methods remain fit-for-purpose
Serve as technical expert for production instrumentation (IC, HPLC, GC, Raman, FTIR, XRF)
Perform advanced troubleshooting of instrumentation, focusing on uptime, sensitivity, and stability
Ensure proper calibration, system suitability, and preventive maintenance are executed and documented
Support instrument qualification, performance verification, and lifecycle management
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, ISO 17025 (where applicable), SEMI standards, and internal quality systems
Author and maintain SOPs, test methods, and data review procedures
Ensure strict adherence to data integrity principles
Support audits, inspections, and customer inquiries by providing technical expertise and documentation
Lead analytical investigations supporting production excursions, out-of-spec (OOS) results, and customer complaints
Partner with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to resolve material quality issues
Provide rapid, data-driven assessments to minimize production disruption
Support product disposition decisions through clear interpretation of analytical results
Evening and weekend support as needed to supportlab chemists and laboratory operations
WhatWeSeek
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
7+ years of analytical laboratory experience, including significant time in a production or QC environment
Strong expertise inchromatographictechniques (e.g., IC,LC,GC)and molecular spectroscopy (FTIR, Raman, NIR)
Experience working with high-purity or semiconductor-grade chemicals
Demonstrated experience supporting routine, high-throughput laboratory operations
Preferred qualifications includeExperience in semiconductor materials supply (precursors, acids, solvents, cleans)Experience with SPC, trending tools, and production data systems (e.g., LIMS)
Why Work at Entegris
Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.
Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background,experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees tobring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is
encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-makingprocess is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at everylevel of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as anorganization - not just when it's convenient, but in a lasting and meaningfulway. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact onyour life inside and outside of the office.
WhatWeOffer
Ourtotalrewardspackagegoesaboveandbeyondjustapaycheck.Whetheryou're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
Generous401(K)planwithanimpressiveemployermatch
Excellenthealth,dentalandvisioninsurancepackagestofityourneeds
Flexibleworkscheduleand11paidholidaysayear
Paidtimeoff(PTO)policythatempowersyoutotakethetimeyouneedtorecharge
Educationassistancetosupportyourlearningjourney
Values-drivenculturewithcolleaguesthatrallyaroundPeople,Accountability,CreativityandExcellence
Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.
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.
Who can apply
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