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, including monoethylene glycol, methyl glyoxal, formic acid, and sustainable aviation fuel.

The Chemical/Electrochemical Technician will assist in building, testing, and optimizing RenewCO2’s CO2 conversion process. Working closely with chemists and engineers, the technician will contribute directly to scientific and product advancements through laboratory testing, fabrication, experimentation, documentation, and support for scale-up and process optimization. The position offers an opportunity to help scale CO2 conversion technology intended to decarbonize aviation and chemical manufacturing.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working in an analytical or wet laboratory setting.
• Competent data analysis skills, with Excel at minimum.
• Experience handling hazardous materials.
• Ability to work independently and with 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 (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.
• Conduct laboratory experiments using routine techniques 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, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO and 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