Senior Scientist

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Description

Leveraged Analytical Sciences (LAS) at Marlborough is seeking a talented analytical chemist to provide innovative and reliable solutions to Electronics and Industrial (E&I) business challenges. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge and extensive hands-on experience with techniques such as Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and related analytical techniques. The candidate will work as part of cross-functional teams in support of E&I R&D, Engineering Sciences, Manufacturing, and Quality. This exciting position will be responsible for developing and applying analytical techniques to solve complex problems, with a focus on providing high-quality analytical data and results.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical solutions to support electronic material development
• Working in the cleanroom environment for trace metal analysis using ICP techniques
• Analytical method development and verification for new materials/products
• Study advanced analytical techniques or sample preparation methods
• Collaborate cross-functionally (R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality) on technical projects
• Maintain high-quality documentation and prepare technical reports that explain key results
• Incorporate and analyze analytical data from a variety of sources to creatively solve complex technical problems
• Communicate results effectively to stakeholders and other interested parties
• Work closely with global technical experts and leverage technical expertise/specialty
• Maintain and troubleshoot complex analytical equipment
• Technical project leadership including analytical methodology and method transfer to manufacturing
• Fulfill all requirements of group, site, and company safety, ethics, and quality programs

Required Qualifications

• MS in chemistry with +5 years industry experience or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Sciences, or related fields
• In-depth knowledge and extensive hands-on experience with metal analysis techniques (e.g. ICPMS, ICPOES, SP-ICPMS, Microwave Digestion, Autocalibration or Autocleaning system)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop scientific approaches to solve  technical problems
• Experience with ICMS, Acid/Base Titration, Spectroscopy or X-ray analysis is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly and effectively build relationships with the global team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and resource-limited environment
• Experience with a statistical software program

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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.

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