Chemist

Number of employees

50

Boulder, Colorado, United States, United States

Posted on: 2023-03-03

Category: materials

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

$60,000.00 - $90,000.00

About the company:

Electra is decarbonizing iron and steelmaking to eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.

With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.

Who we are:
Electra is electrifying ironmaking to decarbonize steelmaking and eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global CO2 emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing intermittent renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.
With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.
What you will do:
As a Chemist on the Hydrometallurgy team, you will focus on developing new approaches and refining process steps for converting iron-containing ores into solutions suitable for electroplating. The majority of your time will be spent in the lab performing experiments and characterizing products and raw materials. In this role you will:
  • Design, setup, and perform novel experiments to test and define new process steps
  • Perform standardized bench-scale experiments to evaluate materials and process parameters
  • Use analytical tools such as ICP-OES, SEM, XRD, TGA etc.
  • Analyze lab data to reach conclusions and provide answers to key questions
  • Summarize and present experimental results clearly and concisely to other team members
  • Support general lab operations and maintenance as needed
What we need you to bring to the team:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, mining or metallurgical engineering, or related field
  • 1 year of experience developing chemical processes in a laboratory environment
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze experimental data, reach conclusions, and communicate results
  • The ability to troubleshoot chemical processing equipment and experiments
  • The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed
  • The ability to adapt quickly to changing processes and responsibilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
What we want you to bring to the team:
  • Direct experience with hydrometallurgical operations such as leaching, purification, and precipitation
  • Experience or the desire to be in a dynamic startup environment
  • A critical thinking mindset and focus on finding answers
  • A safety-first mindset; share potential risks with others before they result in hazardous outcomes
  • A desire to challenge yourself and take on increasing responsibilities as the company grows
What’s in it for you:
  • Career growth
  • Opportunity to develop new decarbonization processes
  • Opportunity to support a wide variety of projects
  • Recognition and appreciation
  • The ability to share your perspectives and opinions in a hyper-collaborative environment
Compensation: 
  • The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.
Benefits For You:
  • 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
  • Unlimited PTO
  • $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
Benefits For Your Family:
  • 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
  • $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work options
Benefits For Your Future:
  • 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
  • Eligibility for incentive stock options

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