Senior Associate Scientist — Microscopy and Imaging Characterization

Chemour; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 86,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemours is seeking a microscopy-focused scientist to prepare and analyze a range of samples using advanced imaging techniques in Newark, Delaware. You will plan studies, operate equipment, and refine methods to improve data quality and relevance for product development and customer applications.

You will collaborate with product development, technical service, and manufacturing teams to translate imaging results into actionable insights while maintaining safe laboratory practices and

Qualifications

• Prepare and analyze samples using microscopy and related techniques.
• Plan and execute microscopy studies to evaluate morphology, particle size and dispersion quality.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot microscopy equipment.
• Develop, refine imaging methods to improve data quality and relevance.
• Analyze data to identify structure-property-performance relationships across products.
• Collaborate with product development, technical service, process technology, manufacturing, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze samples such as pigments, fluoropolymers, inorganic materials, coatings, films, powders, dispersions.
• Plan and execute microscopy studies to evaluate morphology, particle size, interfaces, and material interactions.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot microscopy equipment.
• Develop and document sample preparation and imaging methods.
• Communicate findings through reports, presentations, and visual summaries for scientific and business audiences.
• Support safe laboratory operations and workflow improvements.

Skills

Microscopy techniques

Data analysis

Report writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microscopy equipment

Job description

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.What You’ll DoPrepare and analyze samples such as pigments, fluoropolymers, inorganic materials, coatings, films, powders, dispersions, formulated products, and related samples using microscopy and complementary characterization techniques.Plan and execute microscopy studies to evaluate morphology, particle size and shape, dispersion quality, phase structure, surface features, defects, interfaces, agglomeration, and material interactions within application systems.Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot microscopy and sample preparation equipmentDevelop, refine, and document sample preparation and imaging methods that improve data quality, repeatability, and relevance to technology and application performance questions.Analyze, interpret, and summarize imaging and characterization data to identify structure-property-performance relationships across multiple product and technology areas.Collaborate with product development scientists, technical service, process technology, manufacturing, and business teams to support new product development, troubleshooting, competitive analysis, process understanding, and customer application needs.Communicate technical findings through written reports, presentations, recommendations, and clear visual summaries for scientific and business audiences.Contribute to safe laboratory operations by following procedures, supporting hazard reviews, maintaining equipment readiness, and improving characterization workflows.In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.Pay Range (in local currency):$85,801.00 - $134,064.00Chemours Level:24Annual Bonus Target:6%The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say \"We Are Living Chemistry.\"