Senior Analytical Technologist, R&D

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DuPont is recruiting for an R&D Senior Analytical Lab Technologist to join our team at the DuPont Water Solutions (DWS) FilmTec™ 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 FilmTec™ 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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