DuPont · 12 hours ago
Lead Scientist - Photopolymers
Parlin, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $227K/yrDuPont is a company dedicated to empowering the world with essential innovations. They are seeking a Senior Scientist to drive innovation in photopolymer plate technology for the global flexographic printing market, focusing on photochemistry, polymer design, and formulation development.
Advanced MaterialsElectronicsInnovation ManagementMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and optimize photopolymer systems, including inventing and developing new material platforms (monomers, oligomers, photo‑initiators, additives), advancing polymer formulation strategies, and establishing structure–property relationships that deliver improved imaging performance, curing behavior, durability, and sustainability
Develop new polymer formulations and produce photopolymer plates for flexographic printing applications including leading projects that usher these to commercialization
Apply photochemistry principles to improve sensitivity, imaging performance, curing behavior, and environmental robustness
Conduct hands‑on experimental work in polymer formulation, processing, and plate making
Direct and mentor a technician or small team to execute laboratory experiments and pilot‑line scale‑ups
Work as part of a global, cross‑functional technical team to deliver new products from concept through commercialization
Translate customer and market needs into material and formulation requirements
Lead new product trials and partner with Applications and customers to evaluate end‑use performance
Collaborate with Manufacturing to scale new formulations and ensure robust commercialization
Provide technical project leadership to meet program milestones and maintain project momentum
Scout new technology areas for innovation in photopolymer, coating, and imaging science
Identify opportunities related to sustainability, circular materials, and manufacturing efficiency
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field
Demonstrated technical curiosity and collaborative approach to scientific inquiry
Strong experience in polymer formulation, polymerization mechanisms, and structure–property optimization
Experience with photo‑active systems, photopolymerization kinetics, and UV/laser‑imaging technologies
Familiarity with experimental design, statistical analysis, and data modeling tools
Demonstrated ability to thrive working in cross‑functional teams and leading technical projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Experience in programming environments such as Python, MATLAB, or Visual Basic
Benefits
Comprehensive pay and benefits package
Company
DuPont
DuPont offers construction materials, fabrics, packaging materials, and solutions.
Founded in 1802
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2019-06-03IPO
Leadership Team
Lori Koch
Chief Executive Officer
Daryl Roberts
Senior Vice President, Chief Operations & Engineering Officer
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