Research and Development Summer Intern

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 a Research and Development Summer COOP to join our Thermal and Specialized Solutions team! This position will report directly to the Product Growth Manager.

The R&D Intern will join the product growth team based in The Chemours™ Discovery Hub, a newly constructed 320,000 ft2 world-class R&D and Application Development facility located in Newark, DE. In this role, the R&D Intern will provide product development support at the research and technical service laboratories for all product lines (e.g., Opteon™, Freon™) within the Thermal and Specialty Solutions Business. We harness next-generation, low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) technology to provide market driven innovations to customers in the areas of Refrigerants, Propellants, Fire Protection, Foam Blowing Agents used in various systems for building and construction segments, and Mobile and Stationary heating and cooling systems to name a few. This role will provide integral product development support for some of our most rapidly growing application segments in particular the Specialty Fluids for Thermal Management.

Location: Newark, DE

Hours: Regular full-time schedule of 40 hours per week

Term: 3 to 4 months assignment between May 2024 – August 2024

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

• Designing and preparing laboratory setup to develop product assessment tools within a research environment
• Analyzing data independently, drawing statistically based conclusions and determining next steps
• Designing and executing experiments to develop new methods
• Interacting directly with senior technical staff
• Following all company safety rules and regulations.
• Self-managing time and resources to get results in the quickest and least costly fashion within limits dictated by maintaining safe operations

The Following Is Required For This Role

• Enrollment at an accredited college or university as a sophomore or above at time of assignment
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in science/engineering (chemistry or chemical engineering)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills

The Following Is Preferred For This Role

• 3.0 GPA or above
• Familiarity handling chemicals
• Familiarity working with gases or vacuum systems

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®.

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

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”.