Principal Coatings Chemist

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 **Principal Coatings Chemist** to join our growing **Titanium Technologies** team. This position will be available at the Chemours Discovery Hub in **Newark, DE** and report directly to the **Pigment Technology Manager** .

In this role, you will leverage a strong knowledge of coatings science to inform the next generation of titanium dioxide materials. You will drive innovation through research and development activities that span from building foundational scientific knowledge to executing short-term projects focused on new product development. This includes advancing the fundamental understanding of the impact of particle properties and their design on coatings applications, which is essential to our success.

Your experience in formulation techniques will enable connecting fundamental pigment properties to their use in coatings applications. You will collaborate with R&D scientists and technicians to direct experiments, analyze data, and develop scientific testing methodologies, supporting our ongoing leadership in global science and technology research.

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

+ Spearhead novel coatings product development efforts in the Titanium Technologies business

+ Perform fundamental research highlighting the interconnections between pigment properties and coatings performance

+ Guide and mentor multi-disciplinary teams as you design, plan, and execute experiments that drive both scientific discovery and commercial success.

+ Engage directly with customers as a recognized company expert, providing technical leadership in high-stakes collaborations.

+ Collaborate with project managers, technical staff and cross-functional teams to translate research findings in the commercial solutions

+ Analyze complex experimental data, translating findings into actionable strategy

+ Support scale-up activities and performance testing of the materials in the applicable target areas.

+ Apply broad knowledge and expertise of analytical techniques and interpret the results in order to conduct future research.

**The following is** **_required_** **for this role:**

+ Bachelors degree in Solid State Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Material Sciences, or related field.

+ 10+ years experience in coatings applications such as industrial, architectural, or other related coatings applications.

+ Proficiency designing experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.

+ Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaborationwithin R&D and in commercial teams.

+ Strong commitment to safety and sustainability, with experience implementing SOPs and best practices for hazardous materials.

+ Proficiency in data analysis and technical writing.

**The following is** **_preferred_** **for this role:**

+ Ph.D. in Solid State Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Material Sciences, or related field and 5+ years experience in coatings applications.

+ Demonstrated Proficiency in Product Commercialization.

**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

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.com/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 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_

_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._

Pay Range (in local currency):

$120,064.00 - $187,600.00

Chemours Level:

27

Annual Bonus Target:

14%

_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."

Every day Chemours delivers Trusted Chemistry that enables products and technologies that people rely on to live better and thrive. A global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, our chemistry enables vital innovations from high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced electronics to batteries for electric and low-emissions vehicles, climate friendly cooling, paints and durable coatings for advanced infrastructure, and more.

Through our three businesses Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials we deliver chemistry-based innovations that solve our customers biggest challenges.

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