Senior Laboratory Technician

The Chemours Company; Delaware; On-site; USD 39,950 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Diversity Initiatives

Volunteer Day

Job summary

The Chemours Company is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Advanced Performance Materials team in Newark, DE. The role key responsibilities include operating lab and pilot-scale processes, handling and analyzing electrochemical devices, and ensuring strict safety and environmental standards.

You will document procedures, troubleshoot lab issues, and work with corrosive and flammable chemicals while maintaining high-quality records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience preferably in chemistry.
• Fine motor skills to perform small, delicate tasks.
• Excellent record‑keeping and notebook skills.
• Ability to read and understand complex Standard Operating Procedures.
• Self‑motivation, able to work independently to complete tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint.
• Ability to wear an air‑line respirator and work with PPE.
• Ability to lift 45 lbs. and move drums/containers.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Lab and pilot scale operation of handling, weighing, mixing, and processing of various chemicals.
• Assemble, monitor & basic analysis of electrochemical devices such as lithium ion battery cells.
• Safe execution of lab work with corrosive, toxic, and flammable chemicals.
• Document and audit operating, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Troubleshooting mechanical processes, controls, analytical, or laboratory issues.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Record-keeping

Reading SOPs

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Fine motor skills

PPE & respirator use

Lifting 45 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher in electrochemistry or chemistry or 3+ years related experience

Tools

Glove box

Electrochemical devices

Lab 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.

Creating Essential Chemistry That The World Needs

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market‑leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high‑performance computing and AI, climate‑friendly cooling, and high‑quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure—sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our growing Advanced Performance Materials team! This position will report directly to the Global Technology Manager, TeflonTM PTFE at our Newark, DE location.

This key role is responsible for operation of the battery laboratory equipment and materials processing.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lab and pilot scale operation of handling, weighing, mixing, and processing of various chemicals.
• Perform activities including assembling, monitoring & basic analysis of electrochemical devices such as lithium ion battery cells.
• Safe execution of lab work of wet chemistry experiments using corrosive, toxic, and flammable chemicals.
• Documenting and auditing specific operating, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Troubleshooting mechanical processes, controls, analytical, or laboratory issues.

The Following Is Required For This Role

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience preferably in chemistry.
• Fine motor skills to perform small, delicate & detailed tasks.
• Excellent record‑keeping and notebook skills.
• Ability to read and understand complex Standard Operating Procedures.
• Self‑motivation, able to work independently to complete given tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications with a focus on data entry, such as Word, Excel, SharePoint.
• Ability to wear an air‑line respirator, work in close quarters, and climb ladders/steps while donned in full PPE.
• Ability to lift 45 lbs. and move drums/containers using correct ergonomic methods.
• Ability to perform duties that may require long periods of standing.

The Following Is Preferred For This Role

• Familiarity with using glove box, electrochemical devices.
• Associate’s degree or higher in electrochemistry or chemistry, or 3+ years related industrial experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages.
• 401(k) Match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Learning and Development Opportunities.
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives.
• Company‑paid Volunteer Day.

Pay Range (in Local Currency)

$29.40 – $45.94

Chemours Level

22

Annual Bonus Target

4%

Chemours is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E‑Verify employer.

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation.

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status) is not currently available for this position.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.