Cement is responsible for about the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions as all of the cars on the road today worldwide. Cement has been widely considered one of the most difficult materials to decarbonize and has even been called out as the reason why we need point-source CCS. We have invented a way to make carbon-negative Portland cement that does not rely on point-source CCS and is identical to conventional cement and, most importantly for impact, is lower in cost. Simply put, our process will turn one of the most intractable climate problems into a carbon-negative climate solution.
This position is onsite at our lab located in Oakland, CA.
The annual salary range for this position is $150,000-$168,000
Position Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Inorganic Chemist with a very strong chemical intuition and be able to apply that understanding to novel related systems. To give the best contribution, the candidate needs to be willing and able to design, implement, and conduct experiments in the lab that address complex issues for molecular or material understanding within the Brimstone process.As part of the development of a new process, the Chemist needs to have a strong sense for chemical literature and be able to find answers to lab problems via literature research. At the same time, we are seeking a professional very familiar with materials characterization related to the experiments, with experience writing technical reports of the test results and communicating them to management.As a Senior Inorganic Chemist is expected to be able to train and mentor junior scientists in proper techniques, analyses, and improvements in the lab. Also, the new hire is expected to be able to cooperate across projects and interface with Engineering teams while ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety guidelines.Qualifications
Master required, PhD preferred, and 5+ years lab experience with degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or other hard science(s).Hands-on experience with inorganic chemistry.Demonstrated experience with characterization methods.Strong experimental and problem-solving skills, especially related to experimental chemistry and application in method troubleshooting.Adherence to all established safety guidelines and established SOPs.Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.Able to work independently and under minimum supervision.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment with quick delivery and iteration.
