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R&D Technologist

DuPont

Wilmington, DEInternshipSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Wilmington, DE
Schedule
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

DuPont Water Solutions seeks an early‑career R&D Technologist at the Experimental Station in Wilmington, DE to develop and evaluate new ion‑exchange resin and membrane products, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and support laboratory operations while contributing to sustainable water purification solutions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeIon Exchange ResinsMembrane TechnologiesPacked‑Bed SystemsColumn OperationsSwagelok‑Based SystemsFluid‑Handling SetupsHPLCIon ChromatographyWet ChemistryPolymer Characterization Techniques

Qualifications

BS Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or Related Technical Discipline1 to 3 Years Laboratory Experience in an Industrial SettingAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesStrong Communication Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills

Full job description

At 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 Careers (https://careers.dupont.com/us/en/whyjoinus)

DuPont Water Solutions, a global leader in ion exchange resin and membrane technologies, is seeking an R&D Technologist to join our team at the DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington, Delaware.

Water Solutions helps customers solve complex purification and separation challenges across a wide range of markets, including industrial water treatment, bioprocessing, food and beverage, and microelectronics. Our portfolio of ion exchange resins, polymeric adsorbents, and membrane technologies enables customers to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and advance critical manufacturing processes.

In this role, you will contribute to customer-focused application and product development projects that address real-world challenges in water purification and industrial separation. Working alongside scientists and engineers, you will help develop innovative solutions that conserve resources, enhance sustainability, and support the growth of next-generation technologies.

We are seeking early-career scientists and engineers with laboratory experience who are eager to learn, grow, and make a positive impact. Training in DuPont's core ion exchange resin and membrane technologies will be provided.

What You'll Do

  • Design, conduct, and execute laboratory experiments to develop and evaluate new products and applications.

  • Apply ion exchange resin and membrane technologies to solve processing, purification, and separation challenges.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and technical experts to achieve project objectives.

  • Analyze experimental data and communicate results, conclusions, and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.

  • Document experimental work, technical findings, and project updates through reports and presentations.

  • Support the operation and management of laboratory equipment, including maintenance, troubleshooting, safety practices, and procedural documentation.

  • Contribute to a safe, collaborative, and innovative laboratory environment.

Required Qualifications

  • BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

  • 1 to 3 years of laboratory experience in an industrial setting, including relevant internship or co-op experience.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively on concurrent projects.

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ion exchange resins, membrane technologies, packed-bed systems, and/or column operations.

  • Knowledge of separation and purification processes using ion exchange or membrane-based technologies.

  • Experience assembling, operating, or maintaining laboratory equipment, including Swagelok®-based systems or similar fluid-handling setups.

  • Hands-on analytical laboratory experience, such as HPLC, ion chromatography, wet chemistry, or polymer characterization techniques.

Join our Talent Community (http://careers.dupont.com/us/en/jointalentcommunity) to stay connected with us!

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 (http://www.dupont.com/global-links/accessibility.html) .

DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page (http://careers.dupont.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits) .

How this job compares

Set against the 882 open Technologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$89–127K/yr34 salary ranges
  • US median$36–54/hr287 hourly ranges
Openings
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Technologist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (368 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 82 of the 882 open Technologist jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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