Coatings & Formulations Scientist (Early Career)

The Chemours Company; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chemours Company, based in Newark, Delaware, seeks an Associate Scientist to support coatings and formulations within the Titanium Technologies Product Development group. The role focuses on laboratory research, testing, and data analysis for titanium dioxide pigments used in paint, slurry, and polymer-based applications.

You will prepare samples, conduct experiments, analyze results, and document findings to help advance product development and testing objectives, collaborating with

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Laboratory work

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Chemours Company, based in Newark, Delaware, seeks an Associate Scientist to support coatings and formulations within the Titanium Technologies Product Development group. The role focuses on laboratory research, testing, and data analysis for titanium dioxide pigments used in paint, slurry, and polymer-based applications.

You will prepare samples, conduct experiments, analyze results, and document findings to help advance product development and testing objectives, collaborating with