DuPont
SeniorTechnicalAssociateVespel®R&D
“Senior Technical Associate - Vespel® R&D at DuPont. Skills: Polymer research, Pilot-scale polymerization, Materials characterization. Conduct organic reactions. Setup reaction systems”
Industry & Context.
Diagnose unexpected results; Troubleshoot
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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