Polymer Extrusion Scientist: Process & Scale-Up

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity InitiAt

Job summary

The Chemours Company in Newark, DE seeks an Associate Scientist to advance extrusion science for polymer processing and materials development. You will operate lab-scale and pilot extrusion equipment, prepare formulations, and analyze data to support new market opportunities.

You will maintain equipment, ensure safe laboratory operations, and collaborate with R&D teams to optimize processes and scale up promising technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of extrusion experience.
• Hands-on experience operating, setting up, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintaining extrusion equipment.
• Demonstration of strong collaborative skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret extrusion process data and material performance results to determine next steps.
• Working knowledge of polymer processing fundamentals, including extrusion temperature profiles, screw speed, feed rate, residence time, torque, pressure, pelletizing, and material handling considerations.
• Ability to conduct work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, contribute to SOPs and hazard reviews, and follow procedures for safe operation of extrusion and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or process-related issues, identify options to restore equipment operation, and perform or coordinate routine maintenance activities
• Ability to be flexible to switch tasks according to work needs.
• Strong personal computer skills particularly in spreadsheet applications and Microsoft Office products.
• Strong recordkeeping and technical writing skills to document extrusion conditions, equipment status, maintenance activities, experimental procedures, and results.
• Ability to interact directly with internal and external customers and their technical staff to answer questions/solve problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent team player.

Responsibilities

• This extrusion scientist will support product development efforts in the Titanium Technologies business within plastics and polymer processing technology spaces.
• The scientist will operate lab-scale and pilot-scale extrusion equipment, including set-up, start-up, steady-state operation, shutdown, and cleaning of extrusion systems.
• The candidate will prepare polymer, pigment, and additive formulations for extrusion trials and conduct hands-on processing of materials to support current and new market opportunities.
• The candidate will maintain extrusion equipment through routine inspection, cleaning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination of repairs as needed.
• The successful candidate will carry out extrusion experiments safely, collect and organize process and material performance data, document observations, and communicate results to project teams.
• This assignment includes supporting scale-up, process optimization, and application testing of materials in relevant polymer systems.
• The successful candidate will apply working knowledge of polymer processing principles, extrusion variables, equipment limitations, and safety requirements to support effective experimentation and equipment reliability.

Skills

Extrusion operation

Polymer processing

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Lab maintenance

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS diploma + 10 yrs exp

Job description

The Chemours Company in Newark, DE seeks an Associate Scientist to advance extrusion science for polymer processing and materials development. You will operate lab-scale and pilot extrusion equipment, prepare formulations, and analyze data to support new market opportunities.

You will maintain equipment, ensure safe laboratory operations, and collaborate with R&D teams to optimize processes and scale up promising technologies.