Research Engineer - Chemical Engineering (BCS&E)

DuPont is a science company. We bring science to the market place in ways that benefit people and generate value for our shareholders. Our five major growth platforms in the new century are DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition, DuPont Performance Materials, DuPont Safety & Protection, DuPont Coatings & Color Technology, and DuPont Electronic & Communication Technologies. At DuPont, we help create the future through science and technology. Professionals in science, engineering, business and information technology are at the heart of this creative process. As one of the most innovative companies in the world, DuPont is looking for professionals who have deep desire to work at the leading edge of their fields such as material science, electronics, biotechnology, polymers, chemicals and agricultural chemicals, finishes and fibers, to further our global leadership in these areas.

DuPont is seeking a research engineer to work in a multidisciplinary team primarily focused on the scale-up of biochemical and related processes.  We are seeking a self-motivated, highly driven person to provide technical leadership and research output in a fast-paced environment.  The successful candidate will be expected to develop catalyst and process/separations technology for conversion of biochemical process outputs into useful intermediates for downstream products.  Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing catalytic processes, evaluating process options, and conducting laboratory and pilot scale experiments necessary for the development of a commercial process. 

 

 
REQUIREMENTS


PhD in Chemical Engineering

Catalysis and/or separations experience

Demonstrated knowledge of chemical engineering principles for catalysis and process development.