What are the responsibilities and job description for the Synthetic Chemist position at Entegris, Inc.?
We’re looking for a Synthetic Chemist to join our team in Ambler, PA and help us build safe, high-quality products. You will conduct various tests on chemical products, analyze their compounds and refine their composition.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need extensive knowledge of techniques like distillation, crystallization and titration and hands-on experience with spectrometers and chromatography. You should also be comfortable writing technical reports and analyses of your findings.
If you enjoy spending most of your work time in a lab, if you feel at home inside the lab and enjoy the thrill of experimentation, keeping great attention to substances, chemical reactions, and temperatures, we’d like to hear from you!
In this role you will
- Prepare solutions by weighing ingredients and dissolving and diluting substances
- Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine their composition
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative experiments considering the volume and structure of ingredients
- Customize formulas and use different reagents to test chemical reactions
- Write technical reports of the test results
- Develop nonstandard tests for chemical products
- Maintain lab equipment and troubleshoot or report on malfunctions
- Refine chemical products to improve their quality
- Ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety guidelines
- Sterilize equipment and store materials in secure places
- Willingness to work off-hours upon request
Traits we believe make a strong candidate
- Bachelors Degree in Chemistry;
- Previous experience as a Chemist;
- Laboratory work is a plus;
- Hands-on experience with spectrometry and chromatography instruments and techniques;
- Good knowledge of laboratory health and safety standards;
- Excellent analytical and research skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Strong computer skills;
- Experience with SAP is a plus;
- Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
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.
- Very Competitive total compensation plans.
- A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an impressive employer match that’s all yours- no vesting!
- Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy.
- A progressive PTO policy that empowers our employees to take the time they need to recharge!
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.
Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Application Question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Work Location: One location