Top 61 Scientist phd Jobs in Aurora, Il

Material Characterization Scientist
Entegris —Aurora, IL
- $114,000 - $144,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Databases
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Staff Scientist – Agents for Science
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486.00 - $147,398.94 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical & Material Science
Tate & Lyle —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $71,000 - $104,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 6 years
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Nurse Scientist
Emergency Nurses Association —Schaumburg, IL
- $95,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Nursing
- RN License
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Climate Scientist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Schaumburg, IL
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- English
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Principal Scientist
PASONA N A, INC. —Elgin, IL
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
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Senior Optical Scientist
Photon Queue Inc. —Lemont, IL
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Children
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Principal Scientist
Chem-Impex International, Inc. —Wood Dale, IL
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Scientist - Quantum Materials
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486.00 - $147,398.94 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
Assistant Scientist – UHV Scanning Probe Microscopy and Surface Science (NST)
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486.00 - $147,398.94 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
Assistant Beamline Scientist - Imaging
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486.00 - $147,398.94 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
3d
Assistant Scientist (RD2)/ Scientist (RD3) – Coherent X-ray Scattering of Geochemical Interfaces
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486 - $181,350 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
Postdoctoral Appointee – Chemical Recycling of Polymers
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $72,879 - $121,465 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
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Post Doctoral Fellow- IL- Pharmacy Practice
Midwestern University —Downers Grove, IL
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Post Doctoral Fellow, Neuropharmacology- IL- Precision Medicine Program
Midwestern University —Downers Grove, IL
- $61,008 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Addiction Medicine
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Postdoctoral Appointee: Organic Electrochemist
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $72,879 - $121,465 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
Senior Food Scientist
JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SON, INC —Elgin, IL
- $99,625 - $136,985 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Post Doctoral Fellow- IL- Physiology
Midwestern University —Downers Grove, IL
- $63,480 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Addiction Medicine
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
PSE Autonomous Discovery Scientist
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $116,250 - $215,280 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Computer Science
SPECT Image Formation Sr. Staff Scientist
Siemens Healthineers —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $158,300 - $217,657 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Windows
- Assembly
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Material Characterization Scientist

Entegris -
Aurora, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$114,000 - $144,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Polymers experience in materials engineering
Doctor of Philosophy
Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description

Job Title:

Material Characterization Scientist

Job Description:

Entegris is currently seeking a Polymer Characterization Scientist, CMP Pad to join our Materials Solutions Division R&D team. This position will be based at our Aurora (Greater Chicago Area) facility.

In this role, you will develop and advance fundamental understanding of the mechanical and rheological behavior of polymer systems used in CMP pad materials. You will lead the development of metrology capabilities and analytical frameworks that enable deep insight into structure–property relationships, supporting improved product design, consistency, and performance.

What You’ll Do

Metrology & Method Development:

Develop, optimize, and standardize mechanical testing methods (e.g., DMA, stress–strain, creep, oscillatory rheology) for CMP pad materials across development and manufacturing environments

Establish rheological characterization protocols (e.g., cure kinetics, viscoelastic behavior, frequency/temperature sweeps) to understand polymer network formation and processing sensitivity

Define and implement measurement best practices, calibration methods, and inter-lab correlation to ensure data consistency and reproducibility

Establish Structure–Property–Performance Relationship:

Correlate mechanical and rheological properties to CMP performance metrics

Build property-performance models to enable material design targets and process control windows

Support root-cause investigations for yield, consistency, and customer performance issues using quantitative metrology data

Data & Modeling:

Working with scientists and engineers in product design and production to design and execute DOE-based studies to isolate key variables affecting mechanical properties

Develop data analysis workflows and predictive models; Establish databases and visualization tools to enable data-driven decision making across teams

Cross-functional and External Collaboration:

Partner with formulation scientists, process engineers, and application teams to translate metrology insights into actionable products and process improvements guidance

Work with manufacturing teams to transfer lab-scale metrology into production-relevant measurements

Collaborate with instrument vendors and external partners to evaluate and deploy new characterization capabilities

Communication & Technical Leadership

Document and communicate findings through technical reports, standards, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders

Contribute to metrology strategy and roadmap, identifying gaps and future capability needs

Mentor team members on best practices in mechanical testing, rheology, and data interpretation

What We Seek

PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Science or related field required

3+ years of post-graduate industry experience in polymer structural characterization, mechanical testing and rheology; Successful developed test methods, measurement systems, or analytical approaches

Hands-on experience with characterization techniques such as thermal-mechanical testing, rheometer, tensile and fatigue testing, and compression and flexural testing with demonstrated ability to design and troubleshoot experiments

Strong understanding of polymer mechanical and viscoelastic behavior, including structure–property relationships and the impact of network formation, crosslinking, and formulation on material performance

Practical experience in Design of Experiments (DOE), data analysis, and problem solving

Experience with thermoset, thermoplastic, elastomeric, or filled polymer systems is preferred

Knowledge of CMP or semiconductor processes is a plus, but not required

Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to operate effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into practical recommendations

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.

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.

Compensation: $114,000-$144,000, dependent on candidate skillset and experience.

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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