R&D Technologist

DuPont Group; Wilmington, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont Water Solutions in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking an R&D Technologist to join our team. You will design and conduct laboratory experiments to develop new products and applications, applying ion exchange resin and membrane technologies to real-world purification challenges.

Working with scientists and engineers, you will analyze data, communicate results, and document findings. Training in core ion exchange resin and membrane technologies will be provided, with an emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of laboratory experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and execute laboratory experiments to develop and evaluate new products and applications.
• Apply ion exchange resin and membrane technologies to solve purification challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Analyze experimental data and communicate results to project teams and stakeholders.
• Document experimental work and project updates through reports and presentations.
• Support the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment with safety practices.
• Contribute to a safe, collaborative, and innovative laboratory environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

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 DuPont Water Solutions, a global leader in ion exchange resin and membrane technologies, is seeking an R&D Technologist to join our team at the DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington, Delaware.

Water Solutions helps customers solve complex purification and separation challenges across a wide range of markets, including industrial water treatment, bioprocessing, food and beverage, and microelectronics. Our portfolio of ion exchange resins, polymeric adsorbents, and membrane technologies enables customers to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and advance critical manufacturing processes.

In this role, you will contribute to customer-focused application and product development projects that address real-world challenges in water purification and industrial separation. Working alongside scientists and engineers, you will help develop innovative solutions that conserve resources, enhance sustainability, and support the growth of next‑generation technologies. We are seeking early-career scientists and engineers with laboratory experience who are eager to learn, grow, and make a positive impact. Training in DuPont's core ion exchange resin and membrane technologies will be provided.

What You’ll Do

• Design, conduct, and execute laboratory experiments to develop and evaluate new products and applications.
• Apply ion exchange resin and membrane technologies to solve processing, purification, and separation challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and technical experts to achieve project objectives.
• Analyze experimental data and communicate results, conclusions, and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
• Document experimental work, technical findings, and project updates through reports and presentations.
• Support the operation and management of laboratory equipment, including maintenance, troubleshooting, safety practices, and procedural documentation.
• Contribute to a safe, collaborative, and innovative laboratory environment.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of laboratory experience in an industrial setting, including relevant internship or co‑op experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively on concurrent projects.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ion exchange resins, membrane technologies, packed‑bed systems, and/or column operations.
• Knowledge of separation and purification processes using ion exchange or membrane‑based technologies.
• Experience assembling, operating, or maintaining laboratory equipment, including Swagelok®-based systems or similar fluid‑handling setups.
• Hands‑on analytical laboratory experience, such as HPLC, ion chromatography, wet chemistry, or polymer characterization techniques.

DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.