Research Technician

6 months ago


Kingston, Canada Dupont Full time

At DuPont, we are working 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.

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you

**WHY JOIN US?**

**Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter**

Have the **Opportunity** to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.

Get to **Experience** a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all

Get to know our** Purpose** and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

We are looking for a Technical Associate with some chemistry background or relevant work experience in R&D/Small Lots Lots Manufacturing process development. This position involves the design, scale up and operations of novel chemical processes, supporting technology transfer through to commercialization, and small lots manufacturing.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated very good communication and prioritization skills as well as strong hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: chemical process development, laboratory and small-scale pilot processes design/build/operation, and/or small lots manufacturing.

**Duties & Responsibilities include**:

- Working within a multi-disciplined team, focused on technology research and development aimed at creating opportunities for business growth and renewal.
- Participate in the various stages of technology research and development, from concept through process demonstration and product development, to commercialization.
- Planning, organizing, and executing experiments in a team environment with guidance provided by a senior scientist and/or engineer.
- Strong documentation skills that include both operating parameters and experimental observations.
- Maintain an active interface with management, project team, and contractor for progress, commitments and management of change.
- Maintain a safe working environment and participate in all required safety programs, trainings, and activities
- Follow Operating Discipline principles, procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned processes
- Operate and field check process equipment by monitoring process conditions, equipment, and control systems
- Working in a small lot manufacturing environment on a campaign basis.
- Perform process equipment troubleshooting, equipment repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance utilizing the appropriate work processes and disciplines.
- Use troubleshooting skills to resolve equipment issues and maintain equipment reliability
- Maintain and improve housekeeping standard
- Must be able to make decisions related to safety, quality and operations with mínimal amount of supervision.

The successful applicant will have a solid educational background in chemistry, and will have demonstrated, through 5-10 years of relevant industrial experience, strong interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to be an effective team member. As the project work evolves, flexibility will be required in terms of willingness to take on different work and to be flexible in work schedules (i.e. Some short periods of shiftwork may be required)

**Qualifications**

**Required**:

- College diploma or BSc in chemistry or 5-10 years of relevant DuPont experience equivalency in hands-on chemical process development or manufacturing.
- Experience specifying, assembling and operating lab and/or pilot scale chemical process equipment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interpret digital controls interface, follow operating instructions, interpret P&ID’s and author or revise procedures
- Strong mechanical aptitude along with competency in analytical, technical, and computer skills.
- Strong project leadership planning and reporting skills. i.e. Landlord or Chair of sub-committee
- Strong ability to work independently.
- Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience working with equipment suppliers and contractors.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Familiarity with lab to pilot scale-up.
- Understanding of DPS or critical OpEx tools
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