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DuPont is currently seeking an experienced Analytical Laboratory Technologist to job our team at Auburn Hills, MI.
As an Analytical Lab Technologist, you will support the Automotive Adhesives & Fluids business unit. You will provide technical support and carry out lab testing of our Adhesives product line, assist R&D in the development of new products, root cause analyses related to quality on existing products, manufacturing support, and any other projects requiring analytical support. You will conduct various analytical experiments to help solve problems, using a wide range of analytical instruments, including but not limited to HPLC, GPC, GC, FTIR, surface analysis, thermal analysis, electrical Testing, and elemental Analysis. This role involves sample preparation, analytical testing, and data analysis and reporting of results to internal team members. Being comfortable with competing priorities and a dynamic work environment is required for this role.
This position is an On-site role and the analytical lab technician is expected to be in Auburn Hills site during working hours.
Your key responsibilities will be/what you'll do:
Analytical Labwork: Independently conduct various experiments, analyze, and interpret data to provide insights into business problems with help from senior analytical team members. Follow standard laboratory techniques and protocols. Must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
Method Development: Update and implement new methods in lab operations to optimize efficiency, minimize downtime, and improve data quality.
Cross-functional Teams: Participate in cross-functional team meetings and analytical team meetings to provide status updates on pending requests, scientific insights and execute analytical project tasks.
Project Ownership: Lead analytical requests work as projects focused on investigating technical problems and proposing solutions with minimum supervision. Testing should be conducted promptly and efficiently by exercising effective time management skills. Regular updates on the status of assigned tasks must be provided consistently.
Communication: Effectively communicate results and findings to stakeholders and peers. Proactive in extracting details from internal stakeholders needed to solve the problem effectively. Document data in an electronic laboratory book and technical reports.
Lab Management: Maintain lab equipment, manage lab supplies and reagents, and ensure smooth lab functioning. Proper housekeeping of assigned areas. This individual may be responsible for maintaining equipment according to quality system guidelines and assistance from other analytical team members.
Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures, including handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Leadership and engagement in site safety programs as needed. Proper housekeeping of assigned areas is also expected.
Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of the latest developments in analytical technology and industry practices and take initiative to challenge the status quo.
Customer Interaction: Engage with internal customers through meetings, education of internal customers, and testing data with support from analytical lab manager.
Your qualifications profile:
Education: MS in Analytical or Organic Chemistry (or similar discipline) or a BS degree plus at least 2 years of experience. A bachelor’s degree in a Science-related field is required.
Skills: Strong chemical and polymer characterization and analytical problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Outlook, Word and Excel is required.
Experience: Analytical techniques and problem solving, familiarity with analytical instruments operating platforms and software, and experience in chromatographic separation and mass spectrometry is highly desirable. Previous work experience in an industrial or R&D lab environment is preferred.
Technical Skills: Skilled at handling and preparing samples for analysis, troubleshooting instruments. Familiarity with industry standards ASTM, SAE, customer, and internal specifications for testing is desirable.
Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Strong multi-tasking, problem-solving, and time management skills are required.
Other Requirements: Experience working with hazardous substances with proper PPE and safety knowledge is required.
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