Senior Scientist - R&D Specialty Lubricants

DuPont; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont’s Molykote Specialty Lubricants team in Midland, Michigan seeks a Senior Scientist to advance our lubricant portfolio. You will lead and participate in a product commercialization team, develop new and improved lubricants, and apply rigorous scientific methods to validate solutions for applications and quality issues.

You will collaborate with global R&D, TS&D, marketing, and manufacturing to deliver value-added, differentiated solutions and to scale up successful products across

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Chemistry or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree will be considered with 7+ years of relevant industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate as a core member of a product commercialization team.
• Develop new and modified products to meet customer and market needs.
• Apply scientific methods to validate solutions to applications or quality issues.
• Explore properties of advanced lubricants to create value-added solutions.
• Lead scale-up activities for new products at manufacturing plants.
• Develop expertise with specialty test equipment for lubricants and collaborate with global teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Initiative

Integrity

Education

MS or PhD in Chemistry or related field

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience considered

Job description

# Senior Scientist - R&D Specialty Lubricants경력 48642 Midland, Michigan 250704W Midland, Michigan, United States of America 과학 및 혁신**게시일** 11/02/2026지금 지원듀폰은 필수적인 혁신을 통해 전 세계가 번영할 수 있도록 이바지하는 것을 목표로 삼고 있습니다. 우리는 중요한 사안을 해결하고자 노력합니다. 예를 들어 지구상 10억 명이 넘는 인구에게 깨끗한 물을 공급하거나, 스마트폰에서 전기차에 이르는 일상적인 기술 장치에 필수적인 소재를 생산하고, 전 세계 근로자를 보호하는 것 등이 우리가 생각하는 중요한 사안입니다. 세계 최고의 인재들이 듀폰을 직장으로 선택하는 수많은 이유를 알아보세요. 듀폰에 입사해야 하는 이유 | 듀폰 채용 https://careers.dupont.com/kr/ko/whyjoinus The Aerospace and Industrial business of DuPont provides high-performance engineering resins, adhesives, and lubricants that enable material systems solutions for the most demanding applications and environments, including aerospace, automotive, mining, energy production, and more.The MOLYKOTE Specialty Lubricants team is looking for an innovative Senior Scientist who enjoys solving real-world customer challenges in an industrial business built on a strong customer and solutions focus. In this role, you'll support multiple industries across our lubrication portfolio, including greases and silicone compounds. You'll partner closely with Americas and Global R&D, TS&D, and manufacturing teams to develop new products and improve existing ones to meet current and future needs. We're seeking someone who is motivated to deliver results, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and eager to apply critical thinking and the scientific method to challenges that directly impact our customers and the business.Responsibilities:Lead or participate as a core member of a product commercialization team.Develop new and modified products to meet customer and market needs.Use scientific methods to validate solutions to an application, quality issue, or new product, including learning and applying relevant industry standards and test methods.Explore the unique properties of advanced lubricants to create value-added, differentiated solutions for our customers.Lead scale-up activities for new products at manufacturing plants.Develop expertise with specialty test equipment specific to lubricants, including collaboration with the global tribologist.Participate in multifunctional teams, including research & development, business development, marketing, supply chain, and others, to deliver on team and business priorities.Collaborate with global teams, including R&D, application development, sales, marketing, manufacturing, product stewardship, and logistics.Qualifications:MS or PhD in Chemistry or a related field. BS will be considered with 7+ years of relevant industrial experience.Demonstrated high level of integrity, thoroughness, creativity, flexibility, initiative, problem-solving skill, and productive collaborative teamwork.Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.Prior experience in the formulation or development of lubricants or silicone products is preferred.Must be willing to travel up to 15%.Role Competencies:Results-oriented self-starter, able to work both independently and in a dynamic, multifunctional team and deliver on time-driven commitments. Expected to bring forward ideas for improving products and processes and to deliver on the goals of the business.Demonstrated ability to take products from initial concept through commercialization, with competency in scientific methodology and data analysis tools.Ability to build relationships and influence across a wide range of functions, and to network both internally and externally to drive business and technology goals. Strong customer engagement and interaction skills are a must.Engagement in the external lubricants industry and related organizations or societies.