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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.

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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 has an immediate opening for an experienced R&D Pad Lab Technician at our Newark-Bellevue, DE site.

DuPont Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Technology group is seeking a R&D Pad Lab Technician in Pad R&D team located in Newark, DE. The candidate will work in R&D polymer lab and provide technical support to multidisciplinary teams in the development of new CMP pad technology. It is expected that this role would include working with scientists, engineers, and technologists in a team-based environment to complete daily tasks and drive projects to successful completion. Ideal candidate will have laboratory experience in addition to good interpersonal and organization skills. Candidates should enjoy working in a high performing team, be comfortable with lab equipment, and adept at using software interface platforms.

Your key responsibilities will be/what you’ll do:​

Working safely in a R&D environment, actively participating in company safety programs. Generating and maintaining documentation for the safe and productive operation of equipment and tools. Completes training and administrative requirements timely and efficiently. 

Chemical material preparation and polymer synthesis. Executing designed bench experiments under scientist’s direction for R&D, customer troubleshooting, and manufacturing problem solving.

Laboratory equipment set-up, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.  Equipment and instruments include ventilation hood, local exhaust ventilation system, ovens, mold, vacuum pump, and mixers.

Maintain lab supply inventory, and properly handle and dispose of hazardous wastes. 

Generating and summarizing data, maintaining electronic databases, and documenting results in laboratory notebooks and reports. Generating and maintaining SOPs for the safe and efficient operation of equipment.   

Interacting in a professional manner with R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Your qualifications profile:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Previous experience working in a wet lab environment.

Previous experience in fume hood or ventilated enclosures.

Previous knowledge of chemical safety protocols and PPE.

Independent problem solving, strong attention to detail, and safety-oriented attitude.

Good computer skills with the ability to learn new software. Experience with software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently with limited guidance from a supervisor.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and multiple projects.

Must be willing and able to work in such environments wearing safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes. 

Must be willing and able to wear a respirator.

Must be willing and able to work in such environments working in tight or closed-in spaces.

Must be willing and able to stand or walk for extended periods of time. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or associate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, or related field.

Good understanding of polymer chemistry and lab equipment.

Previous lab experience in R&D settings for chemical reactions and material synthesis.

Previous experience operating analytical equipment, such as FT-IR, GPC, etc.

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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.