Analytical Lab Technician

Charm Industrial

San Francisco, CA, United States

Posted on: 2025-03-21

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 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 Kansas. Join us in 2025 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 our company values.

Come help us reverse climate change. Gigatons or bust!

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.

About the Role

Charm Industrial is seeking a temporary contract Chemistry Lab Technician to support bio-oil production and analytical testing. This role will assist in

Laboratory operations

Conduct in-house analytical testing of bio-oil, biomass, and biochar samples,

Contribute to research and development efforts.

The technician will work closely with the Analytical Scientist and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality control and data accuracy.

This is a temporary contractor role based in California with an open-ended duration. This position is not eligible for benefits and will be engaged in compliance with applicable California labor laws.

Your Responsibilities:

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

Assist with sample registration, data entry, and communication of test results

Conduct periodic maintenance of in-house analytical instruments

Ensure lab cleanliness and sample organization

Manage inventory and purchasing of laboratory supplies.

Reporting to the Analytical R&D Scientist

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 and changing environment

Experience in administrative and data-oriented tasks

Proficient in 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

Contract Terms:

Temporary contractor role with an open-ended duration based on business needs.

Employment classification will be in accordance with applicable California laws and contractor regulations.

Compensation and payment terms to be discussed upon contract offer. Billable hours will range from $34 per hour and $47 per hour dependent upon experience.

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