Polymer Extrusion Scientist - Lab Processing

Chemours; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chemours Titanium Technologies Product Development Organization in Newark, DE, invites applications for an Associate Scientist specialized in extrusion and polymer processing. You will work hands-on with lab- and pilot-scale extrusion equipment, developing formulations and collecting performance data to guide product development.

You will collaborate with R&D teams to troubleshoot, optimize processes, and ensure safe, reliable operation while documenting results and supporting scale-up

Qualifications

• HS diploma plus 10 years in extrusion or related field OR a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years experience.
• Hands-on experience operating, setting up, cleaning and maintaining extrusion equipment.
• Strong collaborative, data interpretation and technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of extrusion temperature profiles, screw speed, feed, residence time, torque, pressure, pelletizing.

Responsibilities

• Support product development in Titanium Technologies related to plastics and polymer processing.
• Operate lab-scale and pilot-scale extrusion equipment; handle start-up, steady-state operation, shutdown, and cleaning.
• Prepare polymer, pigment, and additive formulations for extrusion trials; conduct hands-on processing.
• Maintain equipment through inspection, cleaning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Document observations and communicate results to project teams; support scale-up and process optimization.

Skills

Extrusion operation

Data collection & analysis

Collaborative skills

Technical writing

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 10 yrs experience

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field + 3 yrs experience

Tools

Extrusion equipment maintenance

Polymer processing fundamentals

Job description

The Chemours Titanium Technologies Product Development Organization in Newark, DE, invites applications for an Associate Scientist specialized in extrusion and polymer processing. You will work hands-on with lab- and pilot-scale extrusion equipment, developing formulations and collecting performance data to guide product development.

You will collaborate with R&D teams to troubleshoot, optimize processes, and ensure safe, reliable operation while documenting results and supporting scale-up