Rainmaker provides water for farms, watersheds, and ecosystems, fortifying growth and stewarding the natural world. We are Making Earth Habitable.
Rainmaker is pioneering a modern precipitation enhancement system to solve water scarcity and inclement weather problems. We develop and incorporate radar validation, weather-resistant UAS, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into an effective precipitation
enhancement solution.
Rainmaker scientists aim to understand the physical and chemical characteristics of novel precipitation enhancement particles and how they interact with clouds. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in our operational system, this is a fantastic opportunity.
This role is responsible for conducting highly technical and complex research projects
independently and in consultation with a supervisor. It includes daily operation of laboratory
equipment and assisting in experimental setup and execution of aerosol characterization studies.
Preferred Education: Master's degree in physical sciences or engineering
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in physical sciences or engineering
Preferred Experience: 3 years
Minimum Experience: 1+ year of experience working in a laboratory research or technical support role
Preferred Field of Expertise: atmospheric science, aerosol science, chemistry, nanoparticle synthesis, or physics.
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.
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What You'll Do
Characterize aerosol samples by their size, hygroscopicity, and ice nucleation abilitySynthesize novel aerosolsContribute to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepare technical reports, papers and/or recordsOperate and maintain sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipmentProcess and analyze research data and effectively communicate the findings to the greater scientific and engineering teamsConduct periodic maintenance of equipment and laboratory spaceIdentify, research, compile and evaluate data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specializationStrong communication skills, ability to work independently and in a team settingRequired Qualifications
Experience following detailed technical procedures or processesWet chemistry experienceAerosol sizing, ice nucleation, or hygroscopic measurement experienceChemical synthesis experienceExperience in a laboratory research role with an emphasis in analytical equipment and physical measurementsBasic computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PythonDetail orientedAble to produce consistent, high-quality resultsAdaptable to new methods, processes, and softwareAbility to work effectively with shifting prioritiesAbility to work independently and seek out resources or help when neededExperience with experimental design and data interpretationProactively improves work processes and practices