Research and Development Technician

As we create a colorful capable and cleaner world through chemistry we invite you tojoin 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 marketleading 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 highperformance computing and AI climate friendly cooling and highquality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructuresustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Lab Operating Technician to join our growing Chemours Experimental Station Operations team. This position will be available at our Wilmington DE location and report directly to the Research Lab Supervisor.

This key role is responsible for operation of high hazard chemical processes of varying scales as well frontline troubleshooting and maintenance activities for assigned equipment. This role is largely shift based with 12 hour rotating schedules.

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

• Lab and pilot scale operation of high hazard chemical processes at the 100 mL to 200 gallon scale including polymerizations batch and continuous reactions distillations and supporting utility operations.

• Handling and manipulation of chemicals: compressed gas cylinders 55 gal drums half ton cylinders tube trailers.

• Management and safe of lab work of wet chemistry experiments using corrosive toxic and flammable chemicals.

• Monitoring and adjustment of chemical processes using automated instrumentation and control systems and strategies.

• Documenting and auditing specific operating safety and environmental requirements.

• Troubleshooting chemical reactions mechanical processes controls analytical or laboratory issues.

The following is required for this role:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• 1 2 years of industrial or manufacturing experience

• Understanding of basic chemistry and math principles

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Ability to read and understand complex Standard Operating Procedures

• Selfmotivation 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 airline respirator and acid suit work in close quarters and climb ladders/steps Donned in full PPE

• Ability to lift 45 lbs. and move drums/containers using correct ergonomic methods

• Basic mechanical skills for using small hand tools

The following is preferred for this role:

• Associates degree or higher in chemical process operation or chemistry or 3 years related industrial experience

• Familiarity with various chemical process unit operation reactions distillation solidliquid separations heat exchange gas blending etc.

• Ability for reading and understanding Process and Instrument Drawing (P&ID)

• Knowledge of process control and instrumentation concepts

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

Companypaid Volunteer Day

Were a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day we look at how they do itby taking a different approach to talent development employee engagement and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves at Chemours and in life.

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours/careers.

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 nondiscrimination and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an EVerify employer

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

Immigration sponsorship (i.e. H1B visa F1 visa (OPT) TN visa or any other nonimmigrant status) is not currently available for this position

Dont meet every single requirement At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace for our employees. So if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure were 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.

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