Lab Technologist – Thermal Apparel Team

Technologist – Thermal Apparel

Position: Full Time - Salaried

Location: Richmond, VA-Spruance

The Thermal Apparel segment within the DuPont Arrow business is focused on providing solutions to combat heat, flame, and arc hazards to workers across industrial, military and emergency response areas. This segment primarily involves our trusted industry leading brand, Nomex®. The Thermal Apparel segment is a growth segment with the expectation of investment in key initiatives for continued sustainable growth.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting research scientists and engineers in and independently contributing to various aspects of research and development for Thermal Apparel segment projects. With minimal guidance from supervision and within established procedures, the candidate will operate lab equipment, prepare test samples of various form factors, perform end-use performance evaluations and maintain information/data management activities in support of new material, process or application development. The candidate is expected to conduct experiments independently and collect, summarize and present experimental results as well as recognize and troubleshoot problems as they arise in the laboratory. The candidate will support the operation of Thermo-man®, our simulated flash fire manikin system and the mobile Demo-Man® unit as it is taken to various trade shows.

The candidate will also perform safety audit functions within the laboratory to maintain a safe working environment while also performing various lab testing.

Assist and participate in the invention process with other professionals.

Conduct experiments, to completion, according to specific procedures, exercising independent judgment and discretion as appropriate.

Maintain, organize and summarize results of experiments including notebook entries, regulatory documentation, data analysis, technical reports, etc.

Maintain chemical and sample inventory, coordinate outside laboratory testing including shipping samples following DOT requirements and guidelines for import/ export.

Inspect, use, and maintain research equipment including performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting. Implement refinements in evolving technologies, equipment, and methodologies.

Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and safety documentation.

Must be capable of physical lifting and work in varying ergonomic environments.

Work safely with hazardous chemicals, materials and solvents.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as math and computer skills.

Demonstrated computer skills using PC-based applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Excellent personal interaction skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people.

Knowledge and skills to conduct hands-on experimental work in laboratory, analyze, interpret the data, and suggest modifications.

Broad theoretical grounding and understanding in specialized or technical areas (i.e. chemistry, biology, engineering).

Demonstrated competency in planning projects and handling multiple tasks

Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines.

Qualifications:

Required: B.S. in physical science (chemistry, organic chemistry, physics), engineering or related field, plus 1-2+ years of relative experience

7+ years of proven experience in a research lab environment may be considered in lieu of B.S. degree

Some domestic travel likely required to support varying internal and external (customer) interactions along with Demo-Man® trade shows. Domestic/Regional Travel required: 25-50%

Preferred: 2+ Years of laboratory research related experience.

Preferred: Strong mechanical or electrical knowledge to assist in improving or modifying of complex pieces of laboratory equipment to support specialized testing needs or customer-specific requests.

Preferred: Ability to mentor and provide guidance to laboratory technical personnel.

DuPont-Arrow Specialties 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 contact our Talent Acquisition team for additional information.

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