Materials Characterization Analytical Scientist

The Chemours•Newark, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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