What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Investigator - Tyvek R&D position at DuPont?
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The Tyvek® R&D team is seeking for an Associate Investigator who will support the R&D team in the flash spinning technology development as well as in product development and their introduction into the market.
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 with the mission to develop nonwoven membrane solutions that protect people, property and critical products and processes from the hazards that threaten them.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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The Tyvek® R&D team is seeking for an Associate Investigator who will support the R&D team in the flash spinning technology development as well as in product development and their introduction into the market.
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 with the mission to develop nonwoven membrane solutions that protect people, property and critical products and processes from the hazards that threaten them.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs laboratory tests under minimum supervision.
- Develops analytical method and writes job procedures.
- Responsible to maintain the operational capability of lab equipment.
- Acquires data to solve technical problems and to support development programs.
- Coordinates and checks work- and test-requests, communicates test results and writes reports.
- Provides assistance to R&D test preparation, execution and analysis, complaint investigation and quality control.
- 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.
- This job may require travel up to 10% of work time.
- Bachelor’s in Material Science, Engineering or Chemistry or related discipline.
- 3 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.
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.