Analytical Lab Tech

Charm Industrial

San Francisco, CA, USA

Posted on: 2024-11-08

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Charm Industrial is working to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We design, build and operate a fleet of mobile fast pyrolyzers that convert ag and forest biomass residues into bio-oil for use in carbon removal and direct-reduced-iron steelmaking.

In 2020 our Chief Scientist and co-founder Shaun Meehan had two breakthroughs (bio-oil intermediate and bio-oil sequestration) that kickstarted the company. Within 10 months we completed our first carbon removal injection and in 2021 we completed more than 5,000 tons of CO₂e removal for customers like Stripe, Shopify and Microsoft.

About Charm

Our mission is to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We convert excess inedible biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into underground storage for permanent carbon removal. At scale we can use bio-oil to make fossil-free iron.

Our carbon removal pathway took off in 2020 with initial purchases from customers like Stripe, Shopify & Microsoft. Since then we’ve scaled to thousands of tons of carbon removal, over a hundred employees, and now have three locations in San Francisco, Colorado, and Kansas. Come join us in 2024 as we aim to become one of the first companies to put 10,000 tons of carbon back underground!

We're looking to expand our team of ambitious creative and hands-on forward-thinking humans. We value psychological safety and collaboration. We take calculated risks and don't sweep mistakes under the rug; instead, we pin them to the wall and learn from them. We value that everyone’s unique backgrounds and perspectives shape their work. We encourage you to read our company values.

Come help us reverse climate change. Gigatons or bust!

About the Role

As Charm continues to expand bio-oil production and injection, Charm will require a technician with strong operational skills to support those workflows as well as wet lab skills to carry out analytical testing.

This role will support all functions of the chemistry lab, including administrative and technical components. As a member of the chemical analysis team, they will conduct in-house analytical testing of bio-oil, biomass, and biochar samples. They will help collect, analyze and communicate data to support the rest of Charm. They will also be involved in cutting edge research and development projects as we work towards gigatons of carbon removal.

This role will report to the Analytical Scientist under the Research Team.

What We Offer

· Stock options

· Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

· Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%

· Paid time off, including parental leave

· A yearly professional development stipend

· Healthy snacks and lunches for onsite employees

· A sweet workplace with lots of space inside and out

· A chance to pivot into a role in climate!

Visa Sponsorship Policy

Since we are a small startup, certain accommodations for visa sponsorship may not be within our capability. At this time, Charm Industrial is only sponsoring E3 and TN visas.

Our Commitment

Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer with a firm commitment to growing our team in an inclusive way, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. The consequences of climate change inherently affect some more than others, and we need a diverse team to help us save our little planet most effectively & justly. We are excited about all of those who choose to apply, and for those who end up joining us, to see how you better us as a team and company. We are more than the sum of our parts.

Your Responsibilities:

Carry out in-house analytical characterization of bio-oil, biochar, and other materials

Conduct periodic maintenance of analytical instruments

Assist with administration of samples, packages, and data entry

Communicate analytical results and testing requirements to internal stakeholders

Maintain lab cleanliness and organization

Work with Facilities and EH&S to manage waste, safety compliance, and other facility needs for the analytical chemistry lab

Manage inventory and purchasing of laboratory supplies

Review and contribute to internal documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures

Work with external vendors, contacts, and technical support as needed

Conduct additional research projects and general support on an ad-hoc basis

Serve as a valued member of the Charm Research Team, reporting to the Analytical R&D Scientist and Head of Research

You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or relevant lab-based discipline

Highly detailed and methodical work ethic

Ability to pivot and respond quickly in a fast paced, changing environment

Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities

Proactive attitude that identifies problems and takes initiative to resolve them

Strong communication skills

Experience in administrative and data-oriented tasks

Proficient in Google environment and spreadsheets

At least 2+ years of work experience

At least 4+ years of lab experience

Champion of safety

Bonus, if You Bring:

Experience working at startups

Experience or familiarity with analytical techniques like Karl Fischer, elemental analysis, GC, and rheology

Mechanically adept

Experience in renewable fuels

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