Innovative Scientist, Specialty Lubricants R&D

The Dupont Group; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont's Aerospace and Industrial lubricants team seeks a Senior Scientist to advance product development and commercialization in specialty lubricants. You will lead or participate in product teams, apply scientific methods, and collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, and marketing to meet customer needs.

Requirements include MS or PhD in Chemistry (BS with 7+ years considered). Excellent communication, ability to travel up to 15%, and a track record in lubricant or silicone product development

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Chemistry or related field. BS considered with 7+ years of experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate as core member of a product commercialization team.
• Develop new and modified lubricants to meet customer and market needs.
• Apply scientific methods to validate solutions and test methods.
• Scale-up activities for new products at manufacturing plants.
• Collaborate with global teams across functions to achieve business priorities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-started

Travel readiness

Education

MS/PhD in Chemistry

BS with 7+ years experience

Tools

Specialized test equipment

Job description

DuPont's Aerospace and Industrial lubricants team seeks a Senior Scientist to advance product development and commercialization in specialty lubricants. You will lead or participate in product teams, apply scientific methods, and collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, and marketing to meet customer needs.

Requirements include MS or PhD in Chemistry (BS with 7+ years considered). Excellent communication, ability to travel up to 15%, and a track record in lubricant or silicone product development