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The Dupont Group lists this Senior Analytical Technologist, R&D opportunity in edina, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
## Senior Analytical Technologist, R&DApply: On-site: NA-US-MN-Edina: Full time: Posted Today: WAt 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. Why Join Us | DuPont CareersDuPont is recruiting for an R&D Senior Analytical Lab Technologist to join our team at the DuPont Water Solutions (DWS) FilmTecTM site in Edina, MN. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet our customers’ needs for a better, healthier, and safer life. DWS is a global leader in reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) technologies, and the FilmTecTM innovation team develops membrane and module technologies that address critical water purification and separation challenges. The Senior Analytical Lab Technologist will join our RO/NF analytical group as part of the broader R&D organization. This role combines hands-on analytical testing, technical problem solving, and method development to help teams understand material and product performance, resolve manufacturing and customer challenges, and advance next-generation membrane technologies. The R&D team works closely with Sales, Technical Services, Marketing, Manufacturing Technology, and Operations to translate end-user needs into technology concepts and ultimately commercial products. **Key Responsibilities** * Perform and oversee analytical testing using techniques such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, GC-MS, HPLC/UHPLC, and other relevant analytical methods.* Select appropriate analytical techniques and sample preparation approaches to address complex technical questions and business needs.* Interpret analytical data, draw scientifically sound conclusions, and provide actionable recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.* Investigate manufacturing, product, and customer-related technical issues through data-driven root cause analysis and technical problem solving.* Develop, validate, and implement new analytical methods and capabilities to support evolving technology and business needs.* Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and optimize analytical instrumentation to ensure reliable operation and high-quality data.* Establish and uphold analytical quality standards, ensure data integrity, and assess the suitability of analytical results for technical decision-making.* Partner with DuPont centralized research laboratories to access advanced characterization capabilities and coordinate specialized testing.* Collaborate with technicians, scientists, engineers, manufacturing personnel, and technical experts to design experiments, answer technical questions, and solve challenging problems.* Communicate analytical findings through technical reports, presentations, and discussions with stakeholders across functions.* Continuously improve laboratory processes, testing efficiency, analytical workflows, and technical capabilities.* Support safe laboratory operations and stewardship of facilities, equipment, and work practices.* Contribute to a culture of scientific curiosity and innovation by applying analytical chemistry expertise to novel materials, emerging technologies, and unique technical challenges. **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. Relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.* Foundational knowledge of analytical chemistry principles, laboratory practices, and chemical sample preparation.* Experience operating, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting analytical laboratory instrumentation.* Ability to interpret complex analytical data, assess data quality, and communicate technically sound conclusions.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document methods, results, and recommendations.* Good manual dexterity and fine motor skills to safely prepare samples, operate laboratory equipment, and perform detailed laboratory procedures. **Preferred Qualifications** * Prior industrial and/or R&D laboratory experience.* Hands-on experience with one or more of the following analytical techniques: ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, GC-MS, HPLC/UHPLC, FTIR, XRF, SEM, TOC analysis, or NMR.* Proficiency in statistical analysis, experimental design, and data visualization tools.
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