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. **Job Description** **Title: Scientist, Coatings EMEA** **SBU: Advanced Performance Materials** **Location: Mechelen, Belgium** From aerospace and automotive to medical and semiconductor applications, a wide range of industries and substrates benefit from the versatility of Teflon™ coatings. We are seeking a Scientist to join our growing Teflon™ coatings team! This position will support the development of our global product lines and report directly to the Global Technology Manager at our location in Mechelen, Belgium. **What You’ll Do** As a key player in our **Teflon™ coatings team** , you will: + Innovate by developing new products and applications for our customers and growth projects including overseeing lab work to support performance evaluation and value proposition. + Lead and coach a team of laboratory technicians and ensure lab capabilities are aligned with future market trends. + Work as a global technical lead together with cross-functional partners on the strategy for the product lines: assessing risks, opportunities, potential impact and raw material selection. + Travel to key customers and end-users to understand market developments and create new and improved solutions. + Provide product training, technical support and market insights to customers, distributors, internal sales and marketing team members. + Proactively improve understanding of global regulatory requirements affecting existing raw materials, technologies and markets. + Follow all laboratory quality and safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to continuous safety improvement and model good safety behaviors. **What We’re Looking For** We’re searching for a curious, ambitious, and collaborative team member with: + **Education** : Master/PhD in coatings, polymer science, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related field. + **Expertise** : Experience with coatings design, formulation and testing is preferred. + **Communication** : Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus; other European languages are a bonus. + **Flexibility** : Ability to work on-site in Mechelen, Belgium and a willingness to travel occasionally. + **Drive to Innovate** : A passion for learning and applying new technologies, materials, and methods. + **Problem-Solving Skills** : Confidence to tackle challenges with creativity and focus. **What We Offer** + Competitive Compensation and comprehensive benefits package. + Flexible working hours and remote work options to support work-life balance. + A supportive and inclusive work environment that values your voice and ideas. + Company-paid Volunteer Days + Access to mentorship, professional development and global career opportunities Join us in shaping the future of coating technologies and making a positive impact on our industry. Apply today and be part of a company that values diversity, innovation, and excellence. _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): €73,520.00 - €114,875.00 Chemours Level: 25 Annual Bonus Target: _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." A new company. A new purpose. A new commitment to customers and chemistry. We are Chemours. And even more exciting is how our employees are committed to be catalysts for better. The word “ours” is in our name intentionally. It is about our employees, our customers and our world. Our values are simple: We seek to put our customers first always. We encourage creativity and simplicity. We give you the ability to operate with the innovation and enthusiasm of an entrepreneur. We are obsessed with making our world safe and we do this all with unshakable integrity – doing what is right. See chemistry in a different way at Chemours. **PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI, ETC.)**