Associate Scientist - Coatings & 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

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.