Materials Characterization Analytical Scientist

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

Materials Characterization

Analytical Scientist

to join our growing Chemours Leveraged Analytical team! This position will report directly to the Leveraged Analytical Technology Manager at our

Newark, DE

location.

The Chemours Leveraged Analytical organization is seeking to engage a Materials Characterization Analytical Scientist to support collaborative research projects and business-critical product/process investigations at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, DE. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a variety of scientific efforts on behalf of multiple business units. There will be an expectation to have - or enthusiastically develop - expertise in molecular spectroscopy, particle size analysis, thermal analysis, and laboratory safety management. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop quickly into a technical resource in their areas of expertise and make strong and increasing technical contributions to the corporation.

The Chemours Discovery Hub is located on the University of Delaware STAR Campus in Newark, DE. This state-of-the-art facility was completed in 2019 and fully opened for science in 2020\. The 350 scientists, engineers, and technicians at the site work in 130 laboratories that provide 320,000 square feet of space for research and development, technical service, and manufacturing support of Chemours businesses. Chemours is a chemistry-driven company that provides essential materials that help the world solve the most challenging problems. Our materials technologies are based on 200 years of technical and market leadership in the chemical industry, and we continue to innovate and improve our technologies to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.

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

• Drive creative and integrated analytical solutions for internal and external requestors
• Participate in experimental design and execution
• Process, review, and interpret experimental results and optimize methodologies
• Provide contextual understanding of analytical results using process chemistry knowledge
• Independently adapt new methodologies to current projects
• Safely operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Generate analytical reports to meet R\&D needs and product registration requirements
• Effectively communicate results to the Chemours R\&D community
• Work independently and with cross-functional teams
• Independently formulate work plans and manage/prioritize daily workflow

The Following Are Required For This Role

• BSc in Chemistry (degrees in closely related fields of study will be considered)
• 2\+ years of experience
• Experience with general laboratory manipulations, including analytical sample preparation
• Experience with XRF, TGA, NMR, and FTIR analytical technologies
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks independently with minimal guidance/supervision
• Demonstrated ability to meet challenging deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Commitment to safe operations always
• Strong oral and written communication skills

The Following Are Preferred For This Role

• Graduate degree in Chemistry (closely related fields of study would be considered)
• 2\+ years of experience
• Experience with additional spectroscopic techniques - Raman, UV-Vis
• Experience with particle sizing techniques - DLS, MALS
• Experience with additional thermal and mechanical techniques - DSC, DMA, viscometry
• Experience with advanced processing and analysis of analytical data, including statistical analysis
• 6s training or equivalent/similar certification

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive 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.

Pay Range (in Local Currency)

$85,801\.00 - $134,064\.00

Chemours Level

24

Annual Bonus Target

6%

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."