DuPont

SeniorTechnicalAssociateVespel®R&D

$115–165k ~AI est. Wilmington, Delaware, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Technical Associate - Vespel® R&D at DuPont. Skills: Polymer research, Pilot-scale polymerization, Materials characterization. Conduct organic reactions. Setup reaction systems”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Diagnose unexpected results; Troubleshoot

Eligibility Requirements

Handling flammable liquids, Handling flammable powders, Limited lifting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

B.S. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field, Equivalent practical experience

Nice to Have

Prior experience with pilot-scale polymerization, Handling drum quantities of flammable materials, Familiarity with polymer characterization techniques, Familiarity with instrumentation, Experience with mechanical testing equipment

What You'll Do.

Conduct organic reactions

Setup reaction systems

Perform product workup

Characterize products

Manufacture polymer parts

Monitor polymer processes

Perform post-processing analysis

Interpret experimental findings

Diagnose unexpected results

Develop recommendations

Characterize polymer structure

Characterize polymer performance

Operate characterization equipment

Maintain experimental records

Maintain instrument manuals

Order laboratory supplies

Maintain chemical inventories

Maintain resin inventories

Maintain sample inventories

Coordinate external testing

Handle flammable liquids

Handle flammable powders

Lift laboratory equipment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interdisciplinary R&D team; Team meetings

Communication Scope

Present findings

Process & Methodology

Plan work

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