Lead Technician

Dupont; Sayreville (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is hiring a Lead Technician for our Parlin manufacturing site in Sayreville, NJ. The role focuses on analytical testing, QC support, and developing test methods to ensure product quality in electronics and imaging materials.

The successful candidate will operate HPLC, GC, FTIR, DSC, UV-Vis, XRF, and other instruments, maintain records, and support R&D activities while upholding safety and compliance with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or equivalent with hands-on lab experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience with safe lab practices and willingness to work weekends/holidays as required.
• Strong instrumentation experience and ability to develop SOPs and test methods.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety, integrity, and environmental responsibility in daily work.
• Analyze samples using HPLC, GC, FTIR, DSC, UV-Vis and other instruments; prepare samples.
• Record results, write reports for projects, and ensure data accuracy and traceability.
• Operate instruments and calibrate according to SOPs; maintain equipment & inventories.
• Collaborate with Scientists to develop new test methods and write SOPs.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Data interpretation

Education

B.Sc. Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

DSC

UV-Vis

XRF

LIMS

SAP

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

DuPontisimmediately hiring Lead Technician to work atour Parlin manufacturing site located in Sayreville, NJ. The site is located near NJ Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway.

The Parlin facility employs about 250 people and manufactures products which serve consumers in Electronics and Imaging/Printing Market.

The Laboratory Technician takes direction from the Analytical Lab Manager. The Analytical Lab primarily serves as a quality control lab for manufacturing that is responsible for routine testing of monomer mixtures and incoming raw materials, releasing raw materials, and ensuring overall compliance to the quality system. Analytical is also responsible for supporting R&D product development programs.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate good safety, people treatment, ethical behavior and environmental responsibility.
• Analyze samples using HPLC, GC, FTIR, DSC, UV-Vis, TMA, XRF, goniometer and other instruments as needed. Able to prepare samples using safe lab practices.
• Record and transmit analytical results quickly and accurately and write reports for special projects.
• Operate laser scanner equipment.
• Purchase materials and order laboratory supplies and maintain laboratory inventories.
• Operate instruments and perform instrument calibrations according to standard written procedures.
• Work with Scientist to develop new test methods. Responsible for writing standard operating procedures for new equipment and test methods.
• Maintain data records, logbooks, forms, audits, vendor calibration documentation, chemical inventory logs, computer back-up logs, computer folder and files, and quality records for compliance with ISO.
• Prioritize work and be able to operate multiple instruments concurrently, manage multiple projects, and change priorities when required.
• Maintain a working home or cell phone, with voice mail.
• Communicate via Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, telephone and voice mail.
• Weekend work is a requirement. Must be available to provide work on holidays and additional overtime work is required.

The following are required:

• B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years hands on experience working in an industrial laboratory environment or QC lab.
• Must demonstrate a history of safe laboratory work practices.
• Required to have strong instrumental software skills and hands on expertise preparing, analyzing samples, and interpreting results utilizing HPLC, GC, FTIR, TMA, UV-Vis, XRF and DSC.
• Must be available to work weekends, some holidays and overtime as needed.
• Strong computer skills. Must be able to format, edit, use formulas in spreadsheet and perform data analyses. Experience with Microsoft software required.
• Must have experience using LIMS and SAP systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting equipment issues and performing routine maintenance on instrumentation are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Will be required to summarize data, write reports, and communicate results quickly and accurately.
• Experience writing laboratory test methods and SOPs required.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Proven wet chemistry skills are a must.
• Exhibit leadership and organizational skills to support needs of a dynamic environment.
• Experience using Copilot or similar AI chatbots.

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