Senior Associate Chemist - Vapor Phase Reactors – Process Technology

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure-sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Senior Associate Chemist – Process Development to join our growing Technology team! This position will report directly to the Technology Manager. The location for this position is Newark, Delaware at Chemours Discovery Hub (CDH). The position will be responsible for supporting lab studies of new technology and optimization of current technology for the growing business. This position will need to work closely with the Principal Investigators to support critical lab programs.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• To provide R&D laboratory support for the development of improved next generation Fluorochemicals by performing liquid and gas phase reactions and characterizations which includes analytical measurements in the lab.

• To plan and conduct experiments independently, collect necessary data, organize/record the data, share conclusions broadly and continue experiments as needed with minimal guidance from supervision.

• To interpret and analyze results and make suggestions on alternative approaches for the syntheses of compounds and/or catalysts, and operation of reactors.

• To interface with research investigators in the process group to set the objectives and priorities for the various tests. To provide data to guide research programs and to prepare patent applications.

• To ensure the various laboratory and analytical measurement systems are in good working condition and to make upgrades as needed.

The following is required for this role:

• A college Bachelor’s degree such as, but not limited to, Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science etc. Individuals who do not have a BS Degree, but do have an Associate's Degree and have equivalent work experience demonstrating the required skills will be considered.

• Specific knowledge of and experience with general chemistry techniques including organic synthesis, purification, distillation, and analytical techniques such as GC, GC-MS, etc.

• Strong mechanical ability to build, maintain, fix and troubleshoot vapor phase reactors

• Knowledge of computer-based systems necessary for lab operation, including MS Office tools.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well with all levels in the organization

• Self-motivated, customer focused and ability to independently achieve results

• Ability to work in teams and work in a collaborative environment

• Demonstrated problem-solving/troubleshooting and data analysis skills

• Demonstrated skills in multitasking and planning/organizing

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The following is preferred for this role:

• 2 years or more of post degree experience performing technical tasks in an R&D or analytical testing lab or similar setting.

• Experience with handling gaseous reagents and highly hazardous materials such as HF and HCl.

• Experience with liquid and gas phase reactors, including high temperature and high pressure, is preferred.

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

C omprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

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The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."