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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.

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We are hiring an Associate Investigator – Applications Development to join our Spruance site located in Richmond, VA

The Water & Protection business is part of DuPont and is a global leader in products and solutions that protect what matters – people, structures, and the environment. We enable our customers to win through unique capabilities, global scale, and iconic brands including Corian®, Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek®, Styrofoam™ and FILMTEC™.

In an effort to aid in the continuous development of Tyvek applications, we are seeking a Associate Investigator – Applications Development with a passion for innovation to support the TS&D team. This individual will be vital in the testing support of the Tyvek Medical Packaging and C&I segments.

This hiring initiative represents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic empowered R&D team that applies a rich understanding of materials, polymer science, chemistry, chemical and mechanical engineering in a diverse environment.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct experiments, to completion, according to specific procedures, exercising independent judgment and discretion as appropriate.
• Prepare physical samples and conduct routine testing needed to support the laboratories and different end-use applications.
• Maintains, organizes, and summarizes results of experiments including notebook entries, regulatory documentation, data analysis, technical reports, etc.
• Maintaining chemical and sample inventory, coordinating outside laboratory testing including shipping samples following DOT requirements, and guidelines for import/ export
• Inspects, uses, and maintains research equipment including performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting. Implement refinements in evolving technologies, equipment, and methodologies.
• Writes and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and safety documentation.
• Must be capable to do physical lifting and work in varying ergonomic environments.
• Work safely with hazardous chemicals and solvents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as math and computer skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills using PC-based applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to understand specialized or technical areas (i.e., chemistry, biology, engineering).
• Demonstrated competency in planning projects, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.
• Coordinates with Manufacturing Technology and Operations to execute R&D tests on commercial equipment.
• Collaborates locally and globally with larger R&D team to coordinate sample shipping, align equipment and methodologies, and report data and analyses.

Qualifications

• BS in Material Science, Engineering or Chemistry or related discipline.
• Several years of practical experience in a Material Science laboratory or manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge in laboratory method development, method validation and statistical analysis.

Competencies (required)

• Analytical thinking
• Scientific approach to problem solving.
• Intellectual curiosity and personal drive for continuous learning
• Creativity, hands on, pragmatism
• Innovative and entrepreneurial initiative
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and networking skills

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