R&D Technologist

Position Overview

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. DuPont Water Solutions is a global leader in technologies that enable water purification, reuse in industrial processes, recovery of critical resources, and sustainable liquid separations. The R&D Technologist supports both new technology development and manufacturing of Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Nanofiltration (NF) products. This role provides analytical testing and data interpretation to support cross‑functional teams in R&D, TS&D, Manufacturing Technology, and the Element Evaluation Lab to address customer applications and challenges.

It is an on‑site role in Edina, MN. Relocation for this role is not supported.

• Perform routine analytical testing on RO/NF membranes, feed and permeate streams, microbial samples, and customer samples
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical instruments and custom testing equipment
• Develop, validate, and continuously improve analytical methods and lab processes
• Collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams with diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Ensure safe lab operations and maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards
• Actively support site and department safety initiatives
• Document and report experimental data using LIMS

• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (relevant experience may be considered)
• 20+ hours of college‑level coursework in technical disciplines (chemistry, engineering, polymer science, or similar) required
• 2+ years of R&D lab experience preferred, including operation and maintenance of analytical equipment
• Working knowledge of analytical techniques (ICP, ICP‑MS, FTIR, SEM, etc.) is a plus
• Ability to work independently, from task initiation through data analysis and reporting
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel up to 5%

DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

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