R&D Technologist

DuPont

Posted 4 days ago

Elsmere, Delaware

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Responsibilities

Conduct laboratory research and testing of polymers to support the development of new products and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze experimental data and maintain laboratory operations.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline, along with 0-5 years of industrial laboratory experience. You possess strong organizational and collaboration skills, and are proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Polymers

Ion Exchange Resins

Laboratory

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job Description

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers

DuPont Water Solutions is a global leader in water technology, helping address critical challenges in water purification, conservation, and reuse. Serving customers across the Residential & Commercial, Industrial, Municipal, and Life Sciences markets, DuPont Water Solutions delivers innovative solutions that enable more sustainable and efficient use of one of the world’s most valuable resources.


The Ion Exchange Resins business within Water Solutions is seeking an R&D Technologist to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to customer-focused R&D projects, developing the product and application knowledge needed to solve real-world challenges and deliver effective technical solutions. Your work will support technologies that help customers improve efficiency, conserve water and energy, and achieve more with less impact on our world.


We are seeking motivated candidates with 0–5 years of industrial laboratory experience who are curious, eager to learn, solve problems, and motivated to make an impact. Training in DuPont’s core ion exchange resin technologies will be provided.


Key Responsibilities


  • Conduct laboratory research and testing of polymers to support the development of new products and processes.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and other project team members to achieve technical and business goals.
  • Analyze experimental data and communicate results, conclusions, and recommendations to project teams, stakeholders, and management.
  • Manage laboratory operations and maintain a variety of process and analytical equipment.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety in all aspects of the role, including maintaining safety and procedural documentation.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • 0–5 years of experience in an academic or industrial laboratory setting.
  • Effective time-management, organization, and prioritization skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of cross-functional project teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience synthesizing, analyzing, testing, or working with polymers.
  • Familiarity with ion exchange resins or laboratory-scale packed resin beds.

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DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

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