R&d Laboratory Technician - Newark, United States - The Chemours Company

The Chemours Company

Verified Company

Newark, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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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.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives.

From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable.

Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician to join our growing Operations team This position will report directly to the R&D Staff Supervisor at our Newark, DE location.

The technician position will be shift work with either of the following schedules:

Twelve hour rotating shift available in a chemical process area that operates 24/4. This position you will have all CHEMOURS holidays off.
Twelve hour rotating shift available in a chemical process area that operates 24/7. This includes all CHEMOURS holidays.

With guidance from supervision, assists technical personnel in general laboratory operations and routine laboratory or information handling tasks in support of scientific research at varying scales and levels of complexity.

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 gal scale, including polymerizations, batch and continuous reactions, distillations
Handling and manipulation of chemicals: compressed gas cylinders, 55 gal drums, half ton cylinders, tube trailers.
Management and safe execution of lab work of wet chemistry experiments using corrosive, toxic, and flammable chemicals.
Monitor and adjust chemical processes using automated control systems to successfully complete batch and continuous chemical synthesis.
Documenting and auditing specific operating, safety, and environmental requirements.
Troubleshoot reaction, mechanical process, controls, or laboratory issues.

The following is _required_ for this role:

Minimum High School Diploma
Chemistry: General, Inorganic, Organic
Basic Unit Operations: Distillation, Heat Exchange, Mixing, Reactions
Process Control & Instrumentation
Basic analytical familiarity
Basic skill for reading and understanding "Process and Instrument Drawing" (P&ID)
High safety awareness and standards
Read and understand complex Standard Operating Procedures
General computer skills: Word, Excel, data entry
Accurate record keeping.
Self-motivation, able to work independently to complete given tasks
Ability to multi-task and have good time management
Basic mechanical skills for using small hand tools
Ability to wear an air-line 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

The Following is _preferred_ for this role:

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

Company-paid Volunteer Days

We're 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 it—by 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. And we're proud to be

Certified by Great Place to Work

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 E-Verify employer_
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other nonimmigrant status) is not currently available for this position_
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to