R&D Laboratory Technician

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.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives.

From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable.

Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician to join our growing Operations team! This position will report directly to the R&D Staff Supervisor at our Newark, DE location.

The technician position will be shift work with either of the following schedules :

Twelve hour rotating shift available in a chemical process area that operates 24 / 4. This position you will have all CHEMOURS holidays off.

Twelve hour rotating shift available in a chemical process area that operates 24 / 7. This includes all CHEMOURS holidays.

With guidance from supervision, assists technical personnel in general laboratory operations and routine laboratory or information handling tasks in support of scientific research at varying scales and levels of complexity.

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

Lab and pilot scale operation of high hazard chemical processes at the 100 mL to 200 gal scale, including polymerizations, batch and continuous reactions, distillations

Handling and manipulation of chemicals : compressed gas cylinders, 55 gal drums, half ton cylinders, tube trailers.

Management and safe execution of lab work of wet chemistry experiments using corrosive, toxic, and flammable chemicals.

Monitor and adjust chemical processes using automated control systems to successfully complete batch and continuous chemical synthesis.

Documenting and auditing specific operating, safety, and environmental requirements.

Troubleshoot reaction, mechanical process, controls, or laboratory issues.

The following is for this role :

Minimum High School Diploma

Chemistry : General, Inorganic, Organic

Basic Unit Operations : Distillation, Heat Exchange, Mixing, Reactions

Process Control & Instrumentation

Basic analytical familiarity

Basic skill for reading and understanding Process and Instrument Drawing (P&ID)

High safety awareness and standards

Read and understand complex Standard Operating Procedures

General computer skills : Word, Excel, data entry

Accurate record keeping.

Self-motivation, able to work independently to complete given tasks

Ability to multi-task and have good time management

Basic mechanical skills for using small hand tools

Ability to wear an air-line respirator and acid suit, work in close quarters, and climb ladders / steps Donned in full PPE

Ability to lift 45 lbs. and move drums / containers using correct ergonomic methods

The Following is for this role :

Associates degree or higher in chemical process operation or chemistry

3+ years related industrial experience

Knowledge of process control and instrumentation concepts

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 Days

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. And we’re proud to be .

Pay Range (in local currency) :

$28.00 - $43.75

Chemours Level :

Annual Bonus Target :

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."