R&d Scientist

**INTRODUCTION**

DuPont has an exciting and challenging opportunity within our Electronics and Industrial business for a** R&D Scientist**, located in **Lucerne, Switzerland.**

This position in the **Electronic and Industrial Finishing Group** is focused on the development and improvement of metallization products for telecom, data center, consumer, and other electronics end markets. The R&D Scientist works in partnership with our global team of scientists and engineers to develop and commercialize industry-leading metallization products that deliver enhanced performance for the diverse electronics markets we serve.

**THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES**

The R&D Scientist will evaluate material properties and functional product performance to support process implementation, customer troubleshooting, and promotion of our broad portfolio of metallization capabilities.

**Your key responsibilities**:

- Evaluate and refine new metallization products via routine testing and analysis
- Compliance with environmental health and safety best practices
- Produce and provide samples of existing and early-stage products to customers for evaluation, feedback, and iteration
- Provide on-site technical assistance to customers during early installations of new products
- Conduct experiments and evaluations independently and as part of a team while exhibiting a strong commitment to safety at all levels
- Participate in team approach to product development by sharing knowledge, ideas, and creativity

**Education, Experience and Qualifications**:

- Experience with applied electrochemistry and electroplating techniques, inorganic chemistry, corrosion science, surface science and/or metallization techniques is required
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or a relevant applied science is required
- Experience with a wide range of analytical techniques including SEM/EDS, XRF, XRD, wet chemical techniques, and surface analysis methods
- Background in formulating new products, track record of innovation, and excellent practical laboratory skills is preferred
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to quickly become competent in an unfamiliar area of work
- Effective verbal and written communication on all aspects of program activity, including demonstrated ability to make clear, persuasive, concise, and well-organized oral presentations
- Excellent time management skills and strong bias for action
- Must be able to work well in teams and to work independently with limited supervision
- Strong commitment to core safety values and best practices for safety including review of risk assessments, job safety analyses, standard operating procedures and MSDS

**Travel Expectations**:
Position may require up to 20% travel to customer facilities.

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