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 efforts began in 2020 with initial purchases from customers like Stripe, Shopify, and Microsoft. Since then, we’ve scaled to thousands of tons of carbon removal, grown to over a hundred employees, and established three locations in San Francisco, Colorado, and Louisiana. Join us in 2026 as we work toward putting 10,000 tons of carbon back underground!
We're expanding our team of ambitious, creative, and hands-on problem solvers. We value psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take calculated risks and treat mistakes as opportunities to improve. If you're excited about tackling big challenges, we encourage you to explore our company values.
Come help us reverse climate change. Gigatons or bust!
About The Role
We are seeking a full time Analytical Lab Technician to support bio-oil and bio-char production, bio-oil injection, and general analytical testing as a critical member of the Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) team at Charm! This role will work closely with fellow scientists, engineers, and other Charmers across the Engineering, Operations, Measurement/Reporting/Verification (MRV), and Development organizations to ensure quality control and data accuracy across a range of sampling/analysis requests. This position will report to the Lead Analytical Scientist in Colorado.
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 for onsite employees
· 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. We hire based on skills, experience, and passion for our mission. Climate challenges require a wide range of perspectives and expertise, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We’re excited to grow our team with people who bring unique strengths and help us improve as a company.
Your Responsibilities
Conducting in-house analytical testing of bio-oil, biomass, and biochar samples from Charm or 3rd party oil sourcesContributing to research, engineering, and development efforts. Carry out in-house analytical characterization of bio-oil, biochar, and other materialsAssist with sample registration, data entry, and communication of test results to end customers/requestors via electronic databasesConduct periodic maintenance of in-house analytical instruments Ensure lab cleanliness and sample organizationManage inventory and purchasing of laboratory supplies.You Bring
A safety first approach to sampling and analysisA commitment to rigorous scienceBachelor’s degree in Chemistry or relevant lab-based disciplineHighly detailed and methodical work ethicAbility to pivot and respond quickly in a fast paced and changing environmentExperience in administrative and data-oriented tasksProficient in spreadsheets or other digital database toolsAt least 2+ years of general work experienceAt least 4+ years of laboratory experienceComfort using digital communication and database tools to keep your team, internal Charm partners, and external partners up to date.Bonus, if you Bring
Experience working at startupsExperience or familiarity with analytical techniques like Karl Fischer, elemental analysis, GC, and rheologyMechanically adeptExperience in renewable fuels