Analytical Chemist

DuPont•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

DuPont is seeking an Analytical Chemist to support the Advanced Mobility business, with a focus on Automotive Adhesives. This is a highly independent, hands-on laboratory role where you will own critical separations capabilities and deliver high-quality analytical insights that enable product development, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance. You will play a key role in solving complex technical challenges, supporting product stewardship, and expanding analytical capabilities in a dynamic R&D environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or related field
2+ years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment
Hands-on experience with chromatographic techniques (GC, HPLC, GPC; MS-based methods preferred)
Strong analytical problem-solving and data interpretation skills
Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field
Experience supporting regulatory testing, compliance data generation, or product stewardship
Experience with polymer or materials characterization
Familiarity with quality systems, SOP-driven environments, and LIMS/ELN platforms
Strong ownership of analytical methods, data quality, and technical outputs
High attention to detail, particularly in regulatory-relevant data and documentation
Ability to translate analytical findings into clear technical and business insights
Continuous learning mindset with initiative to expand analytical capabilities
Effective collaboration across technical and cross-functional teams
Proficiency in managing data within LIMS/ELN systems to ensure traceability and integrity
Strong bias toward leveraging digital tools to enhance laboratory productivity and efficiency

Responsibilities

Own and operate chromatographic methods including GC/MS, GC/FID, HPLC, and GPC
Serve as site subject matter expert (SME) for separations and chromatographic analysis
Develop, optimize, validate, and troubleshoot analytical methods to support R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory needs
Maintain instrument performance, calibration, and data integrity standards
Collaborate with centralized analytical teams to advance and implement new methodologies
Perform hands-on laboratory work including sample preparation, testing, data analysis, and reporting
Deliver actionable insights to support root cause failure analysis (RCFA), material characterization and product development, and manufacturing and quality investigations
Generate high-quality data to support regulatory and product stewardship activities, including: Quantification and screening of Substances of Concern (SoC) and Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)
Development of data packages to demonstrate compliance with regulatory thresholds
Support for REACH, TSCA, customer specifications, and product compliance evaluations
Ensure analytical methods, documentation, and data meet regulatory and quality standards
Build and apply working knowledge across additional techniques, including: Auto titration (e.g., NCO, water content)
VOC and compositional analysis
Rheology and viscoelastic characterization
Thermal analysis (DSC, TGA, thermal conductivity)
Electrical and flammability testing
Act as Equipment Responsible Person (ERP) for assigned instrumentation
Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting
Ensure compliance with quality systems, documentation requirements, and audit readiness
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and TS&D to define and deliver analytical support
Contribute to cross-functional projects by providing technical recommendations and insights
Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment