Lead Spectroscopy Scientist, Analytical Chemistry & Materials

DuPont; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont seeks a highly skilled Ph.D.-level analytical chemist to apply spectroscopic techniques to complex materials and support product development. You will design experiments, analyze data, and communicate insights to multidisciplinary teams.

You will work with scientists, engineers, manufacturing personnel, and business partners to advance R&D, commercialization, and customer success initiatives while upholding safety and scientific integrity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with up to 3 years of postdoctoral/industrial experience.
• Strong foundation in vibrational spectroscopy (IR, Raman) and data interpretation.
• Ability to design rigorous experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to safety, scientific integrity, and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Apply spectroscopic techniques to characterize materials and support product development.
• Design and execute rigorous experiments; analyze data; communicate findings to technical teams and business partners.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to support R&D, manufacturing, and customer success initiatives.
• Translate business needs into analytical strategies yielding actionable insights.
• Develop and advance analytical methods, workflows, and laboratory capabilities.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to a collaborative scientific community.

Skills

Spectroscopic techniques

Experiment design

Data interpretation

Cross-functional communication

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

DuPont seeks a highly skilled Ph.D.-level analytical chemist to apply spectroscopic techniques to complex materials and support product development. You will design experiments, analyze data, and communicate insights to multidisciplinary teams.

You will work with scientists, engineers, manufacturing personnel, and business partners to advance R&D, commercialization, and customer success initiatives while upholding safety and scientific integrity.