Lab Technician

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 Lab Technician on the Development Engineering Team, you will focus on supporting lab experiments and testing. The majority of your time will be spent preparing experiments, maintaining R&D electrochemical cells, assisting R&D scientists, and communicating data. In this role you will:  

• Assemble and test Electra’s novel electrochemical cells. 
• Assist with analyzing cell behavior and critically evaluating components and process conditions. 
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrochemical test stands and general lab equipment to include cleaning, calibration, and performing preventative maintenance. 
• Perform material preparation including solution heating & mixing, electrode fabrication and assembly, and safe waste disposal.  
• Perform analytical and material characterization techniques including scanning electron microscopy, 3D digital microscopy, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction, among others. 
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, and uphold high standards of lab safety. 

 What we need you to bring to the team: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, mining or metallurgical engineering, or related STEM field  
• 2 years of related chemical lab experience 
• Experience working with acids and bases 
• Experience calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation and equipment 
• Experience analyzing experimental data, reaching conclusions, and communicating results  
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing processes and responsibilities 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• A desire to challenge yourself and take on increasing responsibilities as the company grows 

What we want you to bring to the team: 

• Experience or the desire to be in a dynamic startup environment 
• A critical thinking mindset and a focus on finding answers 
• A safety-first mindset; share potential risks with others before they result in hazardous outcomes 

What’s in it for you: 

• Career growth 
• Opportunity to support development of new processes in the growing field of Industrial Electrochemistry
• 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 $30.00 - $35.00 hourly 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 
• 120 hours of PTO Annually; PTO accrual and availability-for-use both start upon date of hire
• $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