Lab Equipment Technician

Location: New Johnsonville

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CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THE WORLD NEEDSAt 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 Lab Equipment Technician to join our Operations team! This position will report directly to the Lab Manager at our New Johnsonville Plant located in Tennessee .Relocation assistance is available for this role.

The Equipment Technician supports the Quality and Area Laboratories by maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable testing. This role is critical for compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in a chemical manufacturing environment. The technician works closely with quality analysts and engineers to ensure smooth lab operations and timely execution of testing protocols.

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

Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and verification of laboratory instruments (e.g., spectrometers, chromatographs, pH meters, balances).Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with vendors when necessary.

Ensure all equipment meets regulatory and internal quality standards such ISO, GMP, PSM and site mandated criteria.

Maintain accurate records of calibration, maintenance, and equipment performance in compliance with SOPs.Assist in setting up laboratory hardware for testing and experiments.

Support quality control testing by preparing equipment, making up chemicals, staging raw materials within the area and ensuring readiness for scheduled analyses.

Apply proper chemical handling and safety protocols during equipment maintenance and chemical make-up.

Maintain a clean and organized work area to meet EHS standards.

Record maintenance activities, work orders, purchase orders, etc. in electronic systems (e.g., SAP, LIMS).Complete shipping, handling of raw materials and laboratory waste to ensure necessary

Generate reports on equipment status and performance for lab management.

The following is required for this role:

Bachelor's and 1 year or equivalent combination of education and experience .Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and troubleshooting techniques.

Familiarity with safety and quality standards (ISO, GMP).Ability to maintain accurate documentation and follow SOPs.Knowledge of computer use such as Microsoft office and other special programs as needed.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to work overtime, as required, to support plant needs.

The following is preferred for this role:

Experience with SAP or LIMS systems.

Understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles.

Experienced in calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating with vendors to ensure optimal instrument performance.

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…