Chemical/Electrochemical Technician

RenewCO₂ • Somerset, NJ

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About The Position

RenewCO2 commercializes electrochemical processes that convert CO2 emissions into carbon-negative materials. Its proprietary catalyst enables an energy-efficient and selective pathway to valuable commodity chemicals, with products designed to access existing markets and compete with fossil-based production.

The Chemical/Electrochemical Technician is a hands-on role assisting with building, testing, and optimizing RenewCO2's CO2 conversion process. The technician works closely with chemists and engineers to support scientific and product advancements, including scale-up and process optimization. The role is part of a collaborative team developing technology to help decarbonize aviation and chemical manufacturing.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working in an analytical or wet laboratory setting; experience with cell or battery characterization is preferred.
• Competent data analysis skills, with Excel at minimum.
• Experience handling hazardous materials.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision in a fast-paced startup environment, with excellent attention to detail.
• Judgment and action skills to solve commonly encountered problems.
• A robust fundamental understanding of laboratory equipment and good laboratory practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple experiments simultaneously.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree is preferred but not required.
• Experience with cell or battery characterization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute electrochemical testing and fabrication, including cell construction and electrode coating.
• Prepare solutions, reagents, and material samples.
• Operate and maintain electrochemical testing equipment.
• Calibrate critical laboratory equipment, conduct routine testing, and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Perform laboratory experiments using routine methods such as GC, HPLC, chronoamperometry, and chronopotentiometry, as well as special techniques and methods.
• Record, organize, and properly document procedures and results.
• Support scale-up activities and process optimization efforts.
• Comply with safety and control standards.
• Communicate technical information and results to team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO.
• Parental leave policies.
• 401K matching.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment.
• State-of-the-art R&D facilities and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed