At DuPont, we are working 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. If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you! We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization. **WHY JOIN US?** **Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter!** Have the **Opportunity** to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results. Get to **Experience** a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all! Get to know our **Purpose** and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live. DuPont Water Solutions, a leader in ion exchange resin and membranes technology, is seeking applicants for an exciting **Applications R&D Technologist** opportunity. In this role, you will work in teams on customer-facing projects, developing the key application know-how to solve real world problems and guide the development of new products. Your work will help us save water and energy, and protect the environment by delivering more effective, efficient products and processes that do more with less impact to our world. Together, we can make a difference. We are seeking candidates with a few years of industrial laboratory experience who are motivated to make a difference. Training in our core technologies such as ion exchange resin and membrane technology will be provided. This role will be part of the applications R&D group in the Water Solutions business and will be **on-site** at the **DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington, DE** . The scope of this role includes: **Your Key Responsibilities:** + Conducting work in the lab developing and testing new products and new applications. + Working with ion exchange resin technology to overcome processing and purification challenges. + Working with teams of scientists and engineers to deliver project goals. + Analyzing data and presenting results, conclusions and recommendations to stakeholders and management. + Managing a laboratory, including having primary responsibility for several pieces of process and analytical equipment as well as safety and procedural documentation. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor of science in chemistry or chemical engineering. + Two to five years of experience in an industrial laboratory setting. + Time management and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. + Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence for effective work on project teams. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). **Preferred skills and experience:** + Experience with ion exchange resins, laboratory-scale packed beds, and/or columns + Experience in water purification and/or analysis. + Experience building and maintaining Swagelok®-based or equivalent laboratory equipment. + Analytical experience such as HPLC, ion analysis, mass spectroscopy, or polymer characterization. Join our Talent Community (http://careers.dupont.com/us/en/jointalentcommunity) to stay connected with us! 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 (http://www.dupont.com/global-links/accessibility.html) . _(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing. _ _For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s_ _announcement (http://www.dupont.com/news/dupont-announces-plan-to-separate-into-three-independent-publicly-traded-companies.html) ._