À propos de ce poste Lead Scientist, Analytical R&D chez Entegris
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Lead Scientist, Analytical R&DJob Description:
The Role
Entegris is currently seeking a Lead Analytical Scientist to join our Materials Solutions R&D team. This position will be based in our Ansan (KTC), South Korea facility.
In this role, you will provide technical leadership for the R&D analytical laboratories supporting Entegris' Materials Solutions business. You will oversee analytical operations, instrumentation strategy, laboratory excellence initiatives, and the development of scientific talent while collaborating closely with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, quality, commercial teams, and global technical partners. You will drive analytical innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement to support product development, quality, and customer success.
What You'll Do
Provide analytical innovation and technical leadership for the KTC R&D analytical laboratories.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop scientists and technicians to achieve technical excellence, career growth, and high team performance.
Drive a strong culture of safety, quality, efficiency, and sustainability across laboratory operations.
Develop and implement analytical methods, training programs, laboratory procedures, and best practices to ensure robust and consistent analytical capabilities.
Lead cross-functional investigations and analytical troubleshooting efforts to determine root causes of product development, process, and quality challenges.
Collaborate with internal and external customers to resolve technical issues and improve product performance and customer satisfaction.
Own change management activities related to analytical methods, instrumentation, and laboratory processes.
Ensure laboratory instrumentation is properly maintained, controlled, qualified, and utilized to generate accurate and reliable data.
Analyze complex analytical data, prepare technical reports and presentations, and communicate findings to technical and business stakeholders.
Evaluate emerging analytical technologies and benchmark external capabilities to support continuous improvement and future business needs.
What We Seek
Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Significant experience in analytical chemistry, materials characterization, semiconductor materials, or related technology fields.
Demonstrated experience leading analytical laboratories, technical projects, and cross-functional scientific initiatives.
Strong expertise in analytical techniques such as HPLC, IC, GC, ICP-MS, FTIR, and related characterization tools.
Strong understanding of analytical method development, validation, troubleshooting, and data integrity principles.
Experience with statistical analysis, trend analysis, laboratory performance metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
Ability to safely work in laboratory environments and comply with chemical handling and safety requirements.
Ability to work effectively in a global environment and collaborate across regions and functions.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10% to 20%, including international travel.
Outstanding Candidates Will Have
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting semiconductor materials, advanced deposition materials, specialty chemicals, or blended clean chemistries.
Experience implementing laboratory standardization initiatives across multiple facilities or regions.
Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis, data visualization, and laboratory informatics tools.
Proven success leading change management, training, and laboratory transformation programs.
Experience working directly with customers to resolve technical issues and support product commercialization efforts.
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.
