Job Title: Chemistry/Surface Modification Co-Op
Job Description:
Chemistry/Surface Modification Co-Op - Spring 2025
Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue the mission.
Core Purpose:
Our site in Billerica is seeking a Chemistry/Surface Modification Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2025 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration. The development of novel membranes with superior filtration efficiency brings a competitive edge to Entegris Products in LMC. It is necessary to study potential methods of surface modification to achieve filtration targets and optimize membrane performance. An Engineer/Chemist could contribute to the project by synthesizing ligand monomers and resins used for hydrogen dehydration.
What you will do:
- Synthesize resins or polymerizable ligands.
- Screen membrane functionalization technologies.
- Collaborate with scientists to manufacture membranes.
- Characterize membrane performance.
- Communicate technical results to the research group.
- Coordinate successfully with scientists at Entegris to synthesize additives, manufacture and characterize membranes.
- Analyze laboratory results and provide creative alternatives to solve technical challenges to functionalize membranes.
- Keep experimental records in a laboratory notebook and report data obtained in experiments in a clear way.
- Optimize time to perform various activities needed to synthesize additives, manufacture and characterize membranes.
You're a good fit if you have:
- Creativity/ingenuity to overcome technical challenges.
- Interest in learning additives/particle synthesis. Basic organic chemistry knowledge needed (chemist or chemical engineer; senior students preferred).
- Aptitude to perform systematic analysis of laboratory results.
- Ability to design and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) with attention to good safety practices.
- Good team attitude to collaborate with scientists to manufacture membranes.
- Communication skills for teamwork.
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Entegris is not currently hiring candidates for internships who will need, now or at any time in the future, Entegris sponsorship through the H1-B lottery.
Desired Major(s) & Graduation Year:
2025 (senior chemistry, material science, chemical engineering students preferred)
What We Offer:
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. 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.
At Entegris, we strongly encourage all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.
At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it.
People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better.
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