Research and Development Scientist

DuPont de Nemours • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

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. We are seeking an Research and Development Scientist to join our R&D team in Cleveland, OH. The Research and Development Scientist will work on a team to develop novel polymer-based materials for thermal and EMI management solutions within the Laird Technologies group. This position requires hands-on lab skills, attention to detail, and strong communication with local and remote teammates.

Requirements

• Technical professional with high competency in a relevant technology area (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials preferred)
• Master's degree preferred
• Formulation experience preferred
• Chemistry, polymer, and/or materials characterization techniques preferred (TGA, DSC, rheometry, FTIR, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work safely in a fast-paced team environment
• Proficiency with digital tools for data management (SharePoint, Microsoft Office) and strong record-keeping skills
• Highly motivated, with hands-on approach to laboratory work

Responsibilities

• Design experiments to test approaches toward defined product targets
• Prepare formulations, characterize materials, and analyze results toward next steps
• Generate high quality data and observations to inform product development
• Use sound science and engineering principles and demonstrate curiosity and creativity to solve problems
• Collaborate with R&D and Quality teammates to learn techniques and efficiently gather data

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees