R&D Laboratory Technologist: Ion Exchange Polymers

DuPont; Wilmington, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont Water Solutions is seeking a Process R&D Laboratory Technologist at the DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington, Delaware. You will synthesize, functionalize, and evaluate polymer materials to support new products and manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze data, maintain procedures, and uphold safety standards while delivering high-quality solutions for customers across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years in an industrial lab environment with demonstrated prioritization.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize, functionalize, and evaluate polymer materials to support new products and manufacturing processes.
• Apply ion exchange resin technology to address processing, separation, and purification challenges.
• Perform laboratory testing and characterization of polymer and aqueous systems to guide technical decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers to achieve project objectives and business goals.
• Analyze experimental results and communicate findings, conclusions, and recommendations to technical teams and management.
• Manage laboratory operations, including ownership of process and analytical equipment, maintenance of procedures, and documentation.
• Champion a strong safety culture by adhering to laboratory safety standards and promoting safe work practices.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Analytical instruments

Job description

DuPont Water Solutions is seeking a Process R&D Laboratory Technologist at the DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington, Delaware. You will synthesize, functionalize, and evaluate polymer materials to support new products and manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze data, maintain procedures, and uphold safety standards while delivering high-quality solutions for customers across multiple markets.