At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work 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. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers (https://careers.dupont.com/us/en/whyjoinus) **Laboratory Technologist** Within the Electronics and Industrial (E&I) organization at the Experimental station, we are looking to reinforce our team to support the DuPont™ Kalrez® product line. This business focus on high-performance parts that provide sealing solutions in various industries, including chemical, life sciences, aerospace, energy and electronics. Within our ESL R&D team, we are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician, Kalrez® at the Experimental Station in Wilmington, DE. This shift for this position is Monday – Friday, 8-hours per day with occasional overtime as needed. **Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to:** + New Product Development & Research and Development + Follow all safety requirements on all high hazard equipment + Safely support Research and Development in creating new Kalrez® elastomer products. Engage in tasks like compound preparation, molding, extrusion, testing, and possibly assist with technical drawings and programming tests. + Rheology testing + Support and improve processing techniques to expand the custom part offerings of Kalrez®. + Complete data generation program to support the promotion of Kalrez® parts. Create comprehensive test report and analyze results. + Assess new ingredients and processing methods to improve Kalrez® manufacturing. + Basic troubleshooting of mechanical equipment + Various other tasks as assigned by supervision are require as a part of the daily routine to maintain safe operation and area standards (i.e. general housekeeping, etc.). **Your qualifications profile:** The following qualifications are Required: + High School Diploma or equivalent + Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing OR semi-work experience. + Mechanical background with competences in rubber are needed for this position. + Must be flexible, adaptable, dependable, reliable, and must be able to work in a team environment. + Must be able to follow written instructions, basic arithmetic, and keep written logs. + Must be physically fit, be able to stand for 8-hour shifts, lift up to 50 lbs. and have a medical clearance. + Ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toed shoes, hardhat, Nomex® clothing, protective eyewear, face shields, hearing protection, thermal protective clothing and respirator as needed + Previous knowledge of chemical safety protocols are required. + Language skills: Basic English, other languages welcome. The following qualifications are Preferred: + Knowledge in numerical lathe milling. Join our Talent Community (http://careers.dupont.com/us/en/jointalentcommunity) to stay connected with us! 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. _(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) ._ DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. 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