Senior Laboratory Technician

The Chemours Company • Newark, DE

7d • $29 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Chemours is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join its Advanced Performance Materials team in Newark, Delaware. The role reports directly to the Global Technology Manager, Teflon™ PTFE, and is responsible for operating battery laboratory equipment and processing materials. The technician performs laboratory and pilot-scale chemical handling and processing, supports the assembly and basic analysis of lithium-ion battery cells, and safely conducts wet-chemistry experiments involving hazardous chemicals. The role also includes documenting operating, safety, and environmental requirements and troubleshooting mechanical, controls, analytical, or laboratory issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience, preferably in chemistry.
• Fine motor skills for small, delicate, and detailed tasks.
• Excellent record-keeping and laboratory notebook skills.
• Ability to read and understand complex Standard Operating Procedures.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, and SharePoint for data entry.
• Ability to wear an airline respirator, work in close quarters, and climb ladders or steps while wearing full PPE.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds and move drums or containers using proper ergonomic methods.
• Ability to perform duties requiring long periods of standing.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with glove boxes and electrochemical devices.
• Associate degree or higher in electrochemistry or chemistry, or at least 3 years of related industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory and pilot-scale processes for handling, weighing, mixing, and processing various chemicals.
• Assemble, monitor, and perform basic analysis of electrochemical devices, including lithium-ion battery cells.
• Safely execute wet-chemistry laboratory experiments using corrosive, toxic, and flammable chemicals.
• Document and audit specified operating, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical processes, controls, analytical issues, and laboratory problems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits packages.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusion and diversity initiatives.
• Company-paid volunteer day.
• Annual bonus target of 4%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED