Research Associate Details

Research Associate

Cabot Microelectronics - Aurora, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

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Job Description:

CMC Materials, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate to provide laboratory support and assist in the development and commercialization of commercially viable products for chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) applications. This role will perform lab-based polishing experiments, pilot plant experiments, product reliability tests, formulation experiments, fundamental wet-chemistry or instrument studies, data collection, summarization, analysis, and maintenance of the laboratory.

• Table-top polishing experiments assessing reproducibility, recipe/methodology development, and wafer metrology

• Participate in running of laboratory tests for characterizing CMP slurries and predicting performance

• Complete experiments to both support new slurry screening process and - be able to grow to understand the mechanistic aspect of slurry behavior such as colloidal stability, shelf stability, and pot-life stability

• Perform preliminary interpretation of data, recognize and correct test abnormalities, and present results to the team

• Prepare requested slurry samples and coordinate production of slurries used in polishing experiments

• Maintain and control inventory of chemicals used for the production of experimental products

• Collaborate with colleagues in the maintenance and upkeep of laboratory tools and instruments

BA/BS in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Material Science, or Engineering Technology

Associates degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Material Science or Engineering technology with additional relevant experience. 2-5 years of hands-on experience with wet chemistry and instrumentation used in chemistry laboratories.

Demonstrated ability to plan experiments, basic analysis of experimental data using statistical techniques to help find solutions to problems.

Skilled in a broad scope of instrument instrumentation to be used in a wet lab environment to measure particles, slurries, and chemical compositions.

Communicates effectively, often, and in a candid and professional manner.

Flexible, highly creative, innovative, and committed to continuous learning

Knowledge of Windows and associated software (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

At CMC, we offer :

A sense of belonging within a Global Organization and a way to connect to people around the world. With this, employees have a competitive salary plus a performance-based bonus, a chance to invest in your future with a 401k plan with a generous employer match, and a Stock Purchase Plan that lets you be a part of our success. Medical, dental, vision, and other Insurance beginning on day one. Our employees take advantage of generous paid time off & a Parental Leave Program for ALL employees. For the future, there is an Educational Training and Assistance program.

The data is definitive, Diversity leads to better teams, better performance, and better results. CMC Materials is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

To protect the overall health and well-being of employees and their families, our customers and visitors, others who spend time in our facilities, and the communities in which we operate from the risks associated with COVID, CMC now requires all successful applicants for employment with CMC to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment.