Senior Analytical Chemist

Company: Chemours
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

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.

The Chemours Titanium Technologies Elemental Analysis Group has a Senior Analytical Chemist position available in the field of Analytical Chemistry. This is a critical and highly visible role, with a potential to directly impact a wide range of product R&D, manufacturing, and sustainability efforts across Chemours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for sample preparation and routine operation of ICP-MS, ICP-OES and XRF analyses (full training will be provided). They will also work closely with experts to identify and meet analytical needs across Chemours and develop and validate new analytical methods for analytically challenging organic and inorganic matrices.

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

• Handle highly hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, strong acids (concentrated HF, HCl, HNO3, H2SO4), bases, and solvents.
• Carry out solution-based sample preparation for ICP analysis including ashing, digestion, extraction, separation, filtration, and analytical sample dilutions.
• Carry out solid sample preparation for XRF analysis, including grinding, pressed pellets and fused beads.
• Carry out analyses with minimal supervision in a safe, timely, efficient, and effective manner.
• Perform elemental analyses on organic and inorganic matrices using ICP-OES, ICP-OES and XRF instruments.
• Develop, validate and document new analytical methods for a diverse range of compositionally complex commercial materials.
• Ensure that analytical results are accurate, properly documented, and effectively communicated.
• Take part in training and further development opportunities to meet changing needs of the company.
  
  In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
  
  • BS in Chemistry or related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment.
    
    
    OR
    
    • MS in Chemistry or related field.
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment.
      
      AND
      
      • Demonstrable experience in carrying out analytical measurements, record. keeping, and report writing.
      • Strong awareness of chemical hazards and safe laboratory operation.
      • Strong spoken and written communication skills.
        
        The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:
        
        • Direct experience with one or more of the following analytical techniques: ICP-OES, ICP-MS, HPLC, XRF, AAS.
        • A willingness to handle highly hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, strong acids (concentrated HF, HCl, HNO3, H2SO4), bases, and solvents.
        • Experience of developing and validating new analytical methods.
        • Experience in sample preparation techniques for trace metals analysis in complex and poorly defined organic and inorganic matrices.
        • Experience with microwave digestions.
        • Experience in a commercial or research analytical laboratory.
          
          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
            
            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):
            $81,715.00 - $127,680.00
            
            Chemours Level:
            24
            
            Annual Bonus Target:
            6%
            
            The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. 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."

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