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) We are hiring a **Senior Scientist – Chemist** to join our **Richmond, VA** Team In Tyvek®, we deliver new products for new/existing markets, improvements in manufacturing, and/or entirely new technology platforms and assets. Our Research Investigators define, lead, and execute technical programs focused on product and process technology development, based on a strong understanding of fundamental scientific and engineering principles. They are active members of the broader global technology community. **Your Key Responsibility:** + Identifying and assessing new or improved lab capabilities. + Use solid scientific principles to design and conduct lab experiments, prepare samples, characterize materials, and understand composition and property relationships. + Developing analytical methods for monitoring product chemistry throughout process. + Analyze process and product data to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to enhance manufacturing productivity and product quality. + Lead projects aimed at raw material qualification and risk mitigation, ensuring supply chain reliability. + Define and direct lab research work as needed with associate investigators and technicians to ensure project success. + Collaborating in global, cross-functional teams, represented by various technical and non-technical disciplines. + Guide and mentor junior team members, fostering an environment of learning and professional growth. + Communicating analyses and findings through technical reports and presentations. + Partnering with internal and external consultants, vendors, and other entities to efficiently execute programs. + Develop and support lab standard practices to improve safety and quality. **Qualifications:** + PhD or MSc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or related disciplines. + 2 to 5 years of previous professional experience, preferably in manufacturing and/or laboratory roles. + In-depth knowledge and practical experience in thermal and mechanical analysis of polymers. + Proficiency with some of the following analytical techniques: HPLC, UPLC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, GPC, Karl Fisher titrator, rheometer, UV-vis spectrophotometer, spectroscopy (e.g., FT-IR, FT-NIR) + Understanding polyethylene chemistry, processing, manufacturing, and characterization. + Preferred: Knowledge in the areas of good manufacturing processes, processes, and/or product scale-up, polymer processing, six sigma methodology. + Excellent problem-solving skills, with the capability to analyze complex issues independently and apply new perspectives to existing solutions. + Ability to document and communicate research finding effectively for both technical and non-technical audiences. + Experience working with hazardous chemicals. Join our Talent Community (http://careers.dupont.com/us/en/jointalentcommunity) to stay connected with us! On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization. _(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing. _ _For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s_ _announcement (http://www.dupont.com/news/dupont-announces-plan-to-separate-into-three-independent-publicly-traded-companies.html) ._ 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) .