Materials Characterization Analytical Scientist

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.

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 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)
• 0-2+ 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)
• 0-2+ 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

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