Technical Associate - Research & Development

TechDigital Group; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont Analytical Sciences Laboratories in Experimental Stations, Wilmington, DE, seeks a 2025 Chemical Analysis – Metals & Separation Technical Associate for R&D support. Responsibilities include sample prep, instrument operation (ICP/ICPMS, GPC/GC/LC/IC), data collection, and lab maintenance. Collaboration across R&D, TS&D, and Manufacturing is required.

Minimum qualification is a B.S. in chemistry or related field.

Qualifications

• B.S. in chemistry, materials science, physics, or engineering or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with elemental analysis/sample prep is highly desirable.
• Experience with ICP/ICPMS and separation MS is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, reagents, and standards for elemental analysis and separation MS.
• Perform routine instrument operation and maintenance.
• Assist with data acquisition and assess data quality.
• Dispose of lab waste and maintain a clean lab environment.
• Order routine lab supplies and reagents.
• Ensure safety culture and compliance in the lab.

Skills

Sample preparation

Instrument operation

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Education

B.S. in chemistry or related field

Tools

ICP/ICPMS

GPC/GC/LC/IC

Microsoft Office

Job description

2025 Chemical Analysis – Metals & Separation Technical Associate - Research & Development

Job Description:

The candidate will assume a variety of responsibilities in support of the elemental analysis (ICP/ICPMS) and separation MS (GPC/GC/LC/IC) groups within DuPont Analytical Sciences Laboratories located in Experimental Stations, Wilmington, DE. The candidate will work under the direction of technical staff to provide analytical support for R&D, TS&D and Manufacturing as needed.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Preparation of samples, reagents and standards for elemental analysis (ICP/ICPMS) and separation MS (GPC/GC/LC/IC), following a standard procedure (wet chemistry, microwave digestion)
• Data acquisition and assessing basic data quality
• Perform routine instrument (ICP/GPC/GC/LC in particular) operation and maintenance
• Dispose of lab waste and other lab maintenance following a set protocol
• Cleaning and restocking lab areas as needed
• Purchases routine lab supplies and reagents
• Retrieve, move and connect/disconnect cylinders for the purpose of analysis
• Work safely at all times and ensure a safety culture and a safe working environment in the laboratory.

Skills in sample preparation and experience with a variety of lab equipment in a chemical laboratory setting are highly desirable. Hands-on experience with common Elemental Analysis sample preparation methods such as acid digestion including use of HF and open/closed vessel microwave-assisted digestions. Fluent in Microsoft Office software. Prior experience in ICP/ICPMS and GPC/LC/GC/MS is highly preferred but is not a requirement. Prior experience in industrial analytical lab is a plus. An ability to work well with other people under tight timelines and conflicting priorities is critical.

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in chemistry, materials science, physics, or engineering or demonstration of equivalent knowledge acquired in on-the-job training.

Length of assignment: annual renew

Work hours/days: 40 hours/week