Sustainability Chemistry Co-Op

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Job Description:

The Entegris six-month co-op program provides students with an in-depth and extensive work experience. Our co-ops are fully integrated into the team and work on projects and assignments with real business impact, giving our students an edge over their peers.

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue the mission.

The Role:
Our site in Billerica, MA is seeking a Sustainability Chemistry Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2025 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration.

What You'll Do:

* Evaluate biomass derived solvents as less hazardous alternatives to current petroleum-based solvents for polymeric membrane formulation.
* Functionalize biobased polymers for different applications.
* Identify new energy efficient ways to recycle Entegris large volume used solvents.

What We Seek:

* A third-year undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
* Graduate student pursuing a master's or PhD degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred.
* A good knowledge of Organic Chemistry and synthesis required

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

* Organic chemistry synthesis experience
* Good knowledge of polymer chemistry
* knowledge of polymer formulation will be nice to have but not necessary.
* Porous Membrane and Materials characterization experience
* Curiosity and excitement about Sustainable materials research and development

Desired Major(s) & Graduation Year:

* A third-year undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
* Graduate student pursuing a master's or PhD degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred.

Eligibility:

• Must be a currently enrolled student

• Available to work 40 hours a week, M-F (8a-5p) beginning in January 2025-June 2025

• Must be familiar with the universities requirements to participate in a co-op program

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

What We Offer
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

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.

At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it.

People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better.

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