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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.

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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.

The DuPont Corian(R) Design business is seeking a Research Investigator with experience in the synthesis, characterization, and processing of polymers and small organic molecules for the Corian® business. This position will reside in the Research and Development group supporting the Corian® business, and is located at the Yerkes Plant Site in Buffalo, New York

Candidate should have a strong background in organic chemistry as well as in the synthesis and characterization of polymers and polymer composites. Familiarity with a broad range of polymers is anticipated. The ability to design experiments and communicate results is critical.In addition, the candidate should have a basic understanding of structure-property relationships and polymer physics and should have the knowledge to pursue routes of polymer modification as needed.Experience with polymer composites is highly desired.Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment and have demonstrated the ability to lead program segments in order to meet team objectives.Experience working in a manufacturing environment and/or with an operations team, particularly toward implementation of a chemistry-driven process change or new product development.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or related discipline.Recent graduate or experienced in Ph.D. Organic or Polymer Chemist.Fundamental understanding of organic chemistry – physical, mechanistic, and synthetic.Broad understanding of a variety of chain-growth and condensation polymerization systems, both in terms of reactions and kinetics.Experience with characterization methods for polymers including DSC, TGA, GPC, microscopy, and rheometry.Optional, but desirable -- interest in people leadership opportunities.

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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.