R&D Associate Chemist

The Chemours•Newark, NJ

2d•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. Chemours is seeking a R&D Associate Chemist to join our growing Thermal & Specialty Solutions team. This position will be available at the at the Chemours™ Discovery Hub in Newark, DE. This highly visible, key role will support R&D projects within the Thermal & Specialty Solutions business with specific focus on Process Development, process scale-up and support for commercial-scale manufacturing, and existing plant support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in chemistry and similar technical fields, or High school diploma with 5+ years of relevant chemistry laboratory experience.
At least five years of experience working in a chemistry laboratory setting
Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and safe working practices.
Experience in working with HF or willingness to learn how to deal with HF
Ability to carry out experiments independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team with proper attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills
The ability to accurately record observations and results consistent with protection of intellectual property
Good computer skills in Windows operating system and willingness to learn new software
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects.

Nice To Haves

GC-MS operation and maintenance experience
Experience with compression and pipe fittings.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Automation and Instrumentation experience.

Responsibilities

Perform organic synthesis laboratory tests and procedures according to standard protocols and safety guidelines.
Carry out daily lab operation including set up reactions, purification, and characterization (GC-Ms, NMR, IR, MS etc.).
Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and devices.
Execute designed experiments under supervision of senior chemists.
Record, analyze, and report data using software and databases.
Follow quality control and quality assurance procedures and regulations.
Communicate and collaborate with other lab staff, researchers, and supervisors.