Associate Scientist

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.

The Chemours Titanium Technologies Product Development Organization located at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, DE has an Associate Scientist position available for an extrusion scientist focused on polymer processing and extrusion technology.

Our extrusion scientists support research and development activities ranging from hands-on polymer processing and extrusion trials to equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and process improvement. This is a key role within the Company and the Technology function. This position will report to the Pigment Technology team Supervisor.

For this role, practical knowledge of extrusion equipment, polymer processing, materials handling, and safe laboratory operations is critical in order to collaborate successfully with R&D scientists, engineers, and technicians while conducting extrusion trials, collecting data, maintaining equipment, and supporting development of new titanium dioxide and adjacent material applications in plastics.

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

• This extrusion scientist will support product development efforts in the Titanium Technologies business within plastics and polymer processing technology spaces

• The scientist will operate lab-scale and pilot-scale extrusion equipment, including set-up, start-up, steady-state operation, shutdown, and cleaning of extrusion systems.

• The candidate will prepare polymer, pigment, and additive formulations for extrusion trials and conduct hands-on processing of materials to support current and new market opportunities.

• The candidate will maintain extrusion equipment through routine inspection, cleaning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination of repairs as needed.

• The successful candidate will carry out extrusion experiments safely, collect and organize process and material performance data, document observations, and communicate results to project teams.

• This assignment includes supporting scale-up, process optimization, and application testing of materials in relevant polymer systems.

• The successful candidate will apply working knowledge of polymer processing principles, extrusion variables, equipment limitations, and safety requirements to support effective experimentation and equipment reliability.

The following is required for this role: 

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 10 years of relevant experience in extrusion, polymer processing, injection molding or film fabrication; OR a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience

• Hands-on experience operating, setting up, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintaining extrusion equipment

• Demonstration of strong collaborative skills

• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret extrusion process data and material performance results to determine next steps

• Working knowledge of polymer processing fundamentals, including extrusion temperature profiles, screw speed, feed rate, residence time, torque, pressure, pelletizing, and material handling considerations

• Ability to conduct work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, contribute to SOPs and hazard reviews, and follow procedures for safe operation of extrusion and laboratory equipment

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or process-related issues, identify options to restore equipment operation, and perform or coordinate routine maintenance activities

• Ability to be flexible to switch tasks according to work needs.

• Strong personal computer skills particularly in spreadsheet applications and Microsoft® Office products.

• Strong recordkeeping and technical writing skills to document extrusion conditions, equipment status, maintenance activities, experimental procedures, and results

• Ability to interact directly with internal and external customers and their technical staff to answer questions/solve problems.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent team player

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 Day

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.  

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. 

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. 

Chemours is an E-Verify employer 

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation 

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

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The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

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."