Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations

Job Title:

Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory Operations

Job Description:

The Role

Entegris is currently seeking a   Senior Chemist, Technical   Laboratory   Operations   to join   our   Analytics & Metrology, Wet Lab   team. This position will be based   in   our   Burnet   facility.

In this role, you will   be   responsible 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.

What   You’ll   Do

- 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 m onitor ing of   analytical 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 support   lab chemists and laboratory operations

What   We   Seek

- 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 in   chromatographic   techniques (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 include   Experience 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 to    bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is

encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making   process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every   level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an   organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful   way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on   your life inside and outside of the office.

What   We   Offer

Our   total   rewards   package   goes   above   and   beyond   just   a   paycheck.   Whether   you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

- 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

- Values-driven   culture   with   colleagues   that   rally   around   People,   Accountability,   Creativity   and   Excellence

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.