Coatings Lab Technician: Precise, Hands-On R&D Support

Chemours International Operations Sàrl; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemours is seeking a Coatings Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Teflon Coatings Technology team in Newark, DE. This role supports daily lab activities, including coating preparation, application, testing, and documentation, working closely with scientists and engineers.

The candidate will prepare formulations, operate lab equipment, conduct routine tests, and maintain meticulous records while upholding safety and quality standards in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Laboratory, manufacturing, maintenance, paint or coatings, chemical handling, or hands-on technical experience.
• Ability to follow established procedures, work instructions, and verbal instructions consistently.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately perform measurements, label materials, prepare samples, and complete basic calculations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation related to assigned laboratory activities.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and use of standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to safe work practices and ability to consistently follow all site safety requirements, including PPE.
• Reliable work habits, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to perform routine laboratory and testing activities with accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists, technicians, and other team members to support testing, development, and customer-related projects.
• Prepare existing and experimental coating formulations following established laboratory procedures and work instructions.
• Apply coating using standard laboratory or pilot-scale equipment, including mixing, spraying, curing, and other defined application steps.
• Perform routine physical, chemical, and coating-performance tests using established methods.
• Record sample information, process conditions, observations, test results, and deviations accurately in electronic systems.
• Follow all safety, quality and housekeeping requirements while promoting a safe and organized work environment.
• Clean, inspect, and promptly report any issues within the assigned workspaces.
• Monitor laboratory consumables and raw materials and support receiving, labeling, storage, inventory, and disposal activities.
• Handle chemicals and waste safely and follow all laboratory safety, quality, environmental, and housekeeping requirements.
• Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to perform hands‑on laboratory tasks in support of business objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory experience

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in chemistry or related field

Coatings technology related coursework

Tools

Mixers

Balances

Ovens

Job description

Chemours is seeking a Coatings Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Teflon Coatings Technology team in Newark, DE. This role supports daily lab activities, including coating preparation, application, testing, and documentation, working closely with scientists and engineers.

The candidate will prepare formulations, operate lab equipment, conduct routine tests, and maintain meticulous records while upholding safety and quality standards in a hands-on environment.