Senior Laboratory Technician

The Chemours Company•Newark, DE

4d•$29 - $46•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 Laboratory Technician to join our growing Advanced Performance Materials team! This position will report directly to the Global Technology Manager, TeflonTM PTFE at our Newark, DE location. This key role is responsible for operation of the battery laboratory equipment and materials processing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
1 - 2 years of laboratory experience preferably in chemistry
Fine motor skills to perform small, delicate & detailed tasks
Excellent record keeping and notebook skills are required
Ability to read and understand complex Standard Operating Procedures
Self-motivation, able to work independently to complete given tasks
Proficiency in Microsoft applications with a focus on data entry, such as Word, Excel, SharePoint
Ability to wear an air-line respirator, 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
Ability to perform duties that may require long periods of standing

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with using glove box, electrochemical devices
Associates degree or higher in electrochemistry or chemistry, or 3+ years related industrial experience

Responsibilities

Lab and pilot scale operation of handling, weighing, mixing, and processing of various chemicals.
Perform activities including assembling, monitoring & basic analysis of electrochemical devices such as lithium ion battery cells
Safe execution of lab work of wet chemistry experiments using corrosive, toxic, and flammable chemicals.
Documenting and auditing specific operating, safety, and environmental requirements.
Troubleshooting mechanical processes, controls, analytical, or laboratory issues.