Associate Scientist — Coatings and Formulations

The Chemours Company; Delaware; On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chemours Company in Newark, Delaware seeks an early-career Associate Scientist to support titanium dioxide pigment research, formulation work, and data analysis for coatings and related applications.

This hands-on role involves preparing samples, conducting paint, slurry, and polymer tests, analyzing results, and documenting findings to guide product development and performance testing within a collaborative R&D team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field.
• Hands-on lab work involving materials preparation, testing, and characterization.
• Ability to follow procedures, document observations, and maintain organized records.
• Data analysis skills using spreadsheets; identify trends and communicate results.
• Commitment to safe, responsible lab work and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare titanium dioxide slurries, paint formulations, polymer samples, and related pigment-containing materials.
• Conduct lab-scale experiments to evaluate pigment dispersion, formulation behavior, coating appearance, and performance.
• Operate lab equipment (high-speed dispersers, prep, testing tools); clean and prepare for reuse.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data to support conclusions and next steps.
• Support development and refinement of testing methods for paint, slurry, polymer, and pigment performance.
• Maintain accurate records of procedures, observations, results and conclusions.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists, technicians, engineers, and service colleagues to advance product development.
• Participate in safe laboratory operations and continuous improvement in lab safety.

Skills

Data analysis

Laboratory work

Communication skills

Safety minded

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field

Tools

High-speed dispersers

Analytical instruments

Job description

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.

Associate Scientist — Coatings and Formulations

The Chemours Titanium Technologies Product Development organization, located at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, Delaware, is seeking an early-career Associate Scientist to support laboratory research, testing, and data analysis for titanium dioxide pigments used in paint, slurry, and polymer-based applications.

This hands‑on role is well suited for a researcher who enjoys careful experimentation, formulation work, coatings performance testing, and learning how pigment properties influence application performance. The Associate Scientist will work closely with scientists, engineers, and technicians to prepare samples, conduct experiments, analyze results, document findings, and support product development efforts that strengthen Chemours’ science and technology leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare titanium dioxide slurries, paint formulations, polymer samples, and related pigment‑containing materials using established laboratory procedures.
• Conduct lab‑scale experiments to evaluate pigment dispersion, formulation behavior, coating appearance, and application performance.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as high‑speed dispersers and other preparation, application, and testing tools; clean and prepare equipment for future use.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support conclusions and recommend next steps.
• Support development and refinement of testing methods for paint, slurry, polymer, and pigment performance evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures, observations, results, and conclusions.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists, technicians, engineers, and technical service colleagues to advance product development and application testing objectives.
• Participate in safe laboratory operations, including following procedures, identifying potential hazards, and contributing to continuous improvement in lab safety and organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related technical field.
• Interest in hands‑on laboratory work involving materials preparation, testing, and characterization.
• Ability to carefully follow procedures, conduct experiments, document observations, and maintain organized records.
• Basic data analysis skills, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, identify trends, draw conclusions, and communicate results.
• Commitment to safe, responsible, and organized laboratory work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative working style and willingness to learn from scientists, engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional partners.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities as project needs change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework, internship, research, co‑op, or laboratory experience related to coatings, pigments, polymers, paints, color science, materials testing, or formulation science.
• Experience preparing dispersions, slurries, paints, films, coatings, or polymer samples.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment used for mixing, dispersion, coating application, physical testing, or analytical characterization.
• Experience interpreting technical data and summarizing findings in reports, presentations, lab notebooks, or electronic systems.
• Experience contributing to standard operating procedures, hazard reviews, or safe handling practices for laboratory materials.
• Interest in troubleshooting equipment, improving laboratory workflows, and learning new testing techniques.

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.

Pay Range (in Local Currency)

$73,947.00 - $115,542.00

Chemours Level

23

Annual Bonus Target

6%

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."