R&D Pilot Plant Technician - Membrane Development (RO/NF)

1921 FilmTec Corporation; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont Water Solutions seeks an R&D Pilot Plant Technician for the Edina, MN site to lead pilot-scale experiments for RO/NF membranes, support cross-functional teams, and contribute to equipment design and safety documentation on-site.

The role emphasizes independent task initiation through data analysis, ensuring safe operations, and documenting results using common PC tools. DUPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field (BS preferred).
• 5+ years of R&D lab or pilot plant experience may substitute for degree.
• Laboratory techniques and chemical process equipment knowledge is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine pilot plant scale experiments for RO/NF membrane development.
• Operate and maintain existing equipment and design and set up new equipment as needed.
• Develop, validate, and continuously improve SOPs and safety documentation.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams with diverse backgrounds.
• Document and report experimental data using PC-based applications (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).

Skills

R&D experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Experiment documentation

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

DuPont Water Solutions seeks an R&D Pilot Plant Technician for the Edina, MN site to lead pilot-scale experiments for RO/NF membranes, support cross-functional teams, and contribute to equipment design and safety documentation on-site.

The role emphasizes independent task initiation through data analysis, ensuring safe operations, and documenting results using common PC tools. DUPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.