Senior Laboratory Technician

The Chemours Company; Delaware; On-site; USD 4,050,000 - 6,329,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chemours Company in Newark, Delaware, is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join the Titanium Technologies Ore Technology team at the Discovery Hub. Lead responsibilities include improving processes and developing new TiO2-related methods, with guidance from lab supervisors and principal investigators.

Responsibilities include safe handling of hazardous chemicals, equipment operation, data collection, and coordinating with laboratories.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with +2 years relevant experience in a laboratory using chemicals.
• Hands-on chemistry or R&D lab experience with safe handling of chemicals.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft applications, and data capture/documentation software.

Responsibilities

• Safely execute lab work with pumping, weighing, mixing and heating hazardous chemicals.
• Assemble, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot lab-scale process equipment for solids, liquids and slurries.
• Prepare samples and coordinate testing with internal and external labs.
• Collect, organize and maintain data records for project communication.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Chemistry knowledge

Data capture

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Titanium Technologies Ore Technology team at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, DE! This position directly reports to the Lab Supervisor, and functional guidance will be provided by Principal Investigators managing laboratory programs.

As part of the group, this role is dedicated to the improvement of existing processes and the development of new processes and products related to TiO2 manufacturing. The research spans a variety of process technologies including neutralization, pressure filtration, drying, wet chemistry, etc.

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

• Safely execute laboratory work involving pumping, weighing, mixing, and heating hazardous chemicals in chemical process experiments.
• Assemble, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot lab-scale process equipment used for experiments with solids, liquids, and slurries.
• Prepare samples and coordinate submissions to internal and external laboratories for additional testing and analysis.
• Collect, organize, and maintain accurate records of data and observations for communication with the project team.

The Following Is Required For This Role

• High School Diploma or GED with +2 years relevant experience in a laboratory using chemicals
• Hands‑on chemistry or R&D lab experience requiring the safe handling of chemicals
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft applications, and related systems used for data capture and documentation.
• Self‑motivation with a strong sense of ownership of given tasks; ability to thrive in both independent and team‑oriented environments
• Ability to lift 45 lbs. and move containers using correct ergonomic methods.

The Following Is Preferred For This Role

• Experience in safe handling of corrosive chemicals
• Previous experience with filtration, pH control, titrations, and other electrode-based measurements.
• Flexibility and demonstrated ability to prioritize work in a multitasking environment
• Mechanical skills

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)

$29.40 - $45.94

Chemours Level

22

Annual Bonus Target

4%

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."