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DuPont

R&D Pilot Plant Technician

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A Chemical Operator operates machinery used in the manufacture and packaging of chemical products.

$59,550 / year median in Minnesota

+11% projected growth

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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 is seeking an R D Pilot Plant Technician to join our team at the DuPont Water Solutions site in Edina, MN. DuPont Water Solutions is a global leader in technologies that enable water purification, reuse in industrial processes, recovery of critical resources, and sustainable liquid separations. We are looking for someone passionate about delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that improves access to clean water and enhance quality of life." The R D Technician supports both new technology development and manufacturing of Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Nanofiltration (NF) products. This role provides pilot plant scale experimental development and data interpretation to support cross-functional teams in R D, TS&D, and Manufacturing Technology to address customer applications and challenges. This is an on-site role based in Edina, MN. Relocation for this role is not supported. Key Responsibilities Perform routine pilot plant scale experiments for RO/NF membrane development Operate and maintain existing equipment and design and set up new equipment as needed. Develop, validate, and continuously improve standard operating procedures and safety documentation. Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams with diverse backgrounds and perspectives Assist and participate in the inventive process with other professionals, providing technical solutions in the development of new membranes, modules, manufacturing processes and test methods. Ensure safe operations and maintain compliance with environmental, heath, and safety standards. Actively support site and department safety initiatives. Document and report experimental data using PC-based applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Qualifications:
Associates degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related scientific or technical field (B.S. degree in these fields preferred) 5+ years of R D lab or Pilot Plant scale industrial experience acceptable in lieu of Associates degree Working knowledge of laboratory techniques and general chemical process equipment and maintenance is a plus Ability to work independently, from task initiation through data analysis and reporting Strong communication and collaboration skills 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) . The Pay range for this role is $27.93 - $43.89 Hourly How Base Pay is
Determined:
DuPont has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual's pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.