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 Cyrel® Flexographic Solutions business is seeking a Senior Scientist to join its Research and Development team, located in Parlin NJ. Our mission is to provide industry-leading innovations for the packaging and printing markets, utilizing our core technologies of photopolymer chemistry, process engineering, coating science and laser-imaging methodologies. These foundations provide the building blocks for flexographic printing plates that deliver optimized quality, productivity ​and sustainability to printers/converters and trade shops across the industry.

We are seeking a Ph.D. Chemist, or equivalent, with strong polymer formulation experience to deliver new material solutions for the flexographic printing market.

The candidate will be expected to develop formulation approaches for Cyrel® plates with strong collaboration with R&D, Applications, Technical Service and Manufacturing teams to deliver new product solutions to meet customer needs.

This position is based in Parlin, NJ, with some travel. (10%).  We are seeking a results-focused individual with technical leadership skills, project management experience, strong communication, and a proven track record of technical innovation to deliver new products. The successful candidate will report to the R&D Technology Manager for the Cyrel® Flexographic Solutions business, also located in Parlin, NJ.  

Job Description:

Design polymer formulations and produce photopolymer plates for use in flexographic printing applications.

Work in a laboratory setting alongside of a team of scientists, engineers and technicians.

Direct the work of a laboratory technician, or team of technicians, to execute lab and pilot line production of photopolymer plates.

Work as part of an extended global, cross-functional team to drive technology development programs and commercialize new products. Responsibilities range from translating customer needs to product attributes, developing the product, working with applications team and customers to evaluate end-use performance, and transitioning product to Manufacturing for scale up.

Provide technical leadership to deliver against program milestones.

Lead new product scouting efforts to identify new technology areas the businesses’ innovation pipeline.  

Work with the broader organization to define new opportunities for sustainability and growth.

Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify DuPont’s Core Values: Safety and Health, Respect for People, Highest Ethical Behavior, and Protecting the Planet

Minimum Skills Required:

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Material Science required.

Some industrial experience in product formulation preferred.

Experience with photo-active systems and photopolymerization preferred.

Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and statistics preferred.

Experience in one or more common programing environments preferred such as Visual Basic, Python, Matlab.

Experience working in teams; experience leading teams is a plus.

Enjoys collaboration.

Good verbal/written communication skills.

Highly comfortable working safely in a laboratory setting.

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(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.