Job Description

Locations

• MA, Billerica

Salary

Skills Required

• membrane materialsintermediate

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work in a laboratory setting for extended periods, including standing, walking, and performing hands-on experiments. (experience)
• Ability to work in a laboratory setting for extended periods, including standing, walking, and performing hands-on experiments. (experience)
• Ability to lift and handle laboratory materials, chemical containers, or equipment up to approximately 25–30 pounds. (experience)
• Ability to lift and handle laboratory materials, chemical containers, or equipment up to approximately 25–30 pounds. (experience)
• Manual dexterity for operations such as membrane casting, sample preparation, and equipment setup. (experience)
• Manual dexterity for operations such as membrane casting, sample preparation, and equipment setup. (experience)
• Comfortable wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, and, when required, respirators. (experience)
• Comfortable wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, and, when required, respirators. (experience)
• Ability to work safely with chemicals, solvents, and laboratory tools following established safety procedures. (experience)
• Ability to work safely with chemicals, solvents, and laboratory tools following established safety procedures. (experience)
• Visual acuity to accurately perform experimental work, observe membranes, and read instruments or displays. (experience)
• Visual acuity to accurately perform experimental work, observe membranes, and read instruments or displays. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or a related field, with at least 5 years of research experience and a demonstrated track record of technical innovation, scientific leadership, and development of advanced membrane technologies from concept through commercialization (experience, 5 years)
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or a related field, with at least 5 years of research experience and a demonstrated track record of technical innovation, scientific leadership, and development of advanced membrane technologies from concept through commercialization (experience, 5 years)
• Genuine passion for scientific research, experimentation, and problem‑solving. (experience)
• Genuine passion for scientific research, experimentation, and problem‑solving. (experience)
• A strong can‑do attitude, with the ability to tackle challenges proactively and independently. (experience)
• A strong can‑do attitude, with the ability to tackle challenges proactively and independently. (experience)
• Deep expertise in membrane materials, membrane manufacturing processes, filtration science and separation technologies (experience)
• Deep expertise in membrane materials, membrane manufacturing processes, filtration science and separation technologies (experience)
• Proven hands-on experience developing and evaluating novel membrane materials and processes, from laboratory-scale concepts through prototype validation. (experience)
• Proven hands-on experience developing and evaluating novel membrane materials and processes, from laboratory-scale concepts through prototype validation. (experience)
• Demonstrated record of innovation and creative problem solving in the field of membrane formation (experience)
• Demonstrated record of innovation and creative problem solving in the field of membrane formation (experience)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and influence stakeholders without direct authority. (experience)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and influence stakeholders without direct authority. (experience)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills. (experience)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills. (experience)

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize nonsolvent‑induced phase separation (NIPS) processes for producing immersion‑cast membranes.
• Develop and optimize nonsolvent‑induced phase separation (NIPS) processes for producing immersion‑cast membranes.
• Develop novel membranes through innovation in materials, membrane structures, and manufacturing processes, creating differentiated products that deliver breakthrough performance, scalability, and customer value.
• Develop novel membranes through innovation in materials, membrane structures, and manufacturing processes, creating differentiated products that deliver breakthrough performance, scalability, and customer value.
• Conduct laboratory‑scale and pilot scale trials and support manufacturing‑scale runs.
• Conduct laboratory‑scale and pilot scale trials and support manufacturing‑scale runs.
• Analyze membrane performance using characterization tools such as porometry, SEM, mechanical testing, permeability/retention tests, and chemical compatibility evaluations.
• Analyze membrane performance using characterization tools such as porometry, SEM, mechanical testing, permeability/retention tests, and chemical compatibility evaluations.
• Document experiments, create technical reports, and present findings to internal stakeholders.
• Document experiments, create technical reports, and present findings to internal stakeholders.
• Lead intellectual property generation efforts by identifying patentable innovations and contributing to patent applications, invention disclosures, and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Lead intellectual property generation efforts by identifying patentable innovations and contributing to patent applications, invention disclosures, and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Partner closely with operations and manufacturing teams to ensure robust process development, process optimization, and successful product launches.
• Partner closely with operations and manufacturing teams to ensure robust process development, process optimization, and successful product launches.
• Work with procurement, marketing, and product management to support cost, performance, and timeline objectives.
• Work with procurement, marketing, and product management to support cost, performance, and timeline objectives.
• Troubleshoot material, process, or equipment issues related to membrane development.
• Troubleshoot material, process, or equipment issues related to membrane development.
• Maintain safe laboratory practices, following all EH&S protocols.
• Maintain safe laboratory practices, following all EH&S protocols.
• Support customer interactions and technical discussions as needed.
• Support customer interactions and technical discussions as needed.

Benefits

• general: 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.
• general: · Compensation: $140,000 to $185,000 per year with actual pay dependent on candidate·
• general: · Annual Bonus Eligible
• general: · Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• general: · Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• general: · Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• general: · Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• general: · Education assistance to support your learning journey
• general: · Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.
• general: 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.
• general: 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.

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