Analytical Associate Investigator

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TM, DuPont Electronics business has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Analytical Associate Investigator position in the Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Technology group located in Wilmington/Newark, DE. This role specifically resides within the Advanced Characterization and Technical Resolution group in CMP Research & Development. Our team provides key support across all functional groups of the organization, from developing new methods to resolving customer issues.

In this position, the successful candidate will focus primarily on the characterization of raw materials, polymers and polyurethane products using rheology and other analytical techniques as needed (GPC, spectroscopy…). The candidate will be based in Wilmington with occasional duties in Newark.

• Develop, implement, and perform analytical testing to support products and processes from R&D, product scale-up, and manufacturing.
• Support raw material and intermediary product characterization through rheological analysis to ensure optimal performance and formulation consistency.
• Take full ownership of instrumentation, ensuring calibration records, preventive maintenance schedules, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are consistently maintained and up to date.
• Design of experiment and statistical validation of new methods including demonstration of Gage R&R capability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to support issue resolutions and implement new methods.
• Lead projects and collaborate with global R&D teams and business partners to develop and deliver new products and solutions.
• Deliver reports promptly while effectively managing competing priorities.

• Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field required.
• Extensive technical expertise in analytical methods for characterizing polymers, raw materials, and polyurethane films.
• Demonstrated proficiency in method development, material testing, and data interpretation to support new product development and quality assurance initiatives.
• Skilled in advanced instrumentation and statistical tools for evaluating rheological properties of complex materials.
• Hands-on experience with size exclusion chromatography techniques and instrumentation would be valuable.
• Strong background in statistical and data analysis, including building predictive models that correlate rheological and other material properties with product performance.
• Knowledge of CMP (Chemical Mechanical Planarization) technology and polyurethane chemistry is highly desirable.
• Proven project management capabilities and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of driving results through collaboration and technical leadership.

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