Polymer/Organic-Chemist

Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world.

DuPont’s Performance Building Solutions (PBS) business is a global leader in value‑added solutions for the building and construction industry, including weatherization, air sealing, thermal comfort, and fire protection systems. PBS brings together trusted, market‑leading brands such as Great Stuff™, Styrofoam™, and Tyvek® into one customer‑focused portfolio. PBS is at the forefront of advancing building science—developing innovative solutions that improve construction productivity and enable more sustainable, resilient building materials and practices.

The PBS R&D Product Team in Midland, Michigan is a diverse, collaborative group of scientists and engineers dedicated to disciplined, creative problem‑solving and the development of next‑generation products that address unmet customer needs.

level Organic or Polymer Chemist to join our R&D Product Team. This role focuses on the formulation, synthesis, processing, and characterization of polymers, with a strong emphasis on applying organic chemistry fundamentals to real‑world materials challenges. The position is on‑site at our Midland, MI R&D center and hands‑on laboratory work is a core expectation.

Develop and maintain deep technical knowledge of relevant scientific literature, patents, and industry trends

Design, execute, analyze, and interpret bench‑scale polymer syntheses, formulations, and characterization experiments using standard laboratory equipment

Work effectively both independently and as part of cross‑functional project teams

Document experimental work and results in a timely manner using LIMS, internal technical reports, patent disclosures, and external publications as appropriate

Communicate results, insights, and project progress through clear oral and written presentations to technical teams, management, and business leadership

D. in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or a related discipline

Strong foundation in organic chemistry, including physical, mechanistic, and synthetic principles

Familiarity with characterization techniques for polymers and small molecules

Basic understanding of structure–property relationships and polymer physics

Ability to identify and pursue suitable approaches to polymer modification as needed

Knowledge of fire science and experience with fire testing methods is highly preferred

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.