Senior Associate Chemist - Process Development & Scale-Up

The Chemours Company; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

The Chemours Company is seeking a Senior Associate Chemist for our Thermal & Specialty Solutions team at the Newark, DE Discovery Hub. The role focuses on process development, scale-up, and support for manufacturing with strong emphasis on experimental design and data analysis.

You will work with HF-related processes, collaborate with chemists and engineers, and contribute to safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. This position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in chemistry or related fields.
• At least five years of chemistry lab experience.
• Knowledge of lab techniques, equipment and safety practices.
• Experience or willingness to work with HF.
• Ability to perform experiments independently with minimal supervision.
• Accurate observation and reporting with IP protection in mind.
• Good computer skills on Windows; learn new software as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform organic synthesis laboratory tests following standard protocols.
• Set up reactions, perform purification, and characterize products (GC-MS, NMR, IR).
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments.
• Conduct designed experiments under supervision of senior chemists.
• Record, analyze, and report data using software and databases.
• Follow QC/QA procedures and regulations.
• Assist with research projects and experiments as needed.
• Collaborate with lab staff, researchers, and supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independence while working

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Windows familiarity

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in chemistry

High school diploma + 5+ years lab experience

Tools

GC-MS

NMR

IR spectroscopy

Job description

The Chemours Company is seeking a Senior Associate Chemist for our Thermal & Specialty Solutions team at the Newark, DE Discovery Hub. The role focuses on process development, scale-up, and support for manufacturing with strong emphasis on experimental design and data analysis.

You will work with HF-related processes, collaborate with chemists and engineers, and contribute to safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. This position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.