Chemical Engineer I

EDAC Labs • Beltsville, MD

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About The Position

EDAC Labs is a venture-backed, foundation-backed, and government-backed startup pursuing decarbonization through carbon removal. The Chemical Engineer I will contribute to the development and optimization of innovative chemical engineering processes. The role involves conducting bench-scale experiments to validate new technologies, including work in mineral processing, leaching, precipitation, and solid-liquid separation.

The position also involves assembling, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory reactors and experimental equipment; collecting and analyzing experimental data; maintaining accurate laboratory records; and preparing routine technical summaries. The employee will help maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment, ensuring equipment readiness and compliance with safety protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of professional hands-on laboratory experience in chemical research, process development, or related fields, beyond standard academic coursework.
• Experience with wet chemical processes such as leaching, precipitation, chemical separations, hydrometallurgy, or mineral processing.
• Ability to independently execute experiments, analyze data, and maintain accurate records while following laboratory safety protocols.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg), with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and optimization of innovative chemical engineering processes.
• Conduct bench-scale experiments, including mineral processing, leaching, precipitation, and solid-liquid separation, to validate new technologies.
• Assemble, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory reactors and experimental equipment.
• Collect and analyze experimental data, maintain accurate laboratory records, and prepare routine technical summaries.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment, ensuring equipment readiness and compliance with safety protocols.

Benefits

• Employee equity intended to make employees stakeholders in the company's success.
• 100% employee coverage for health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Three weeks of paid planned time off (PTO).
• Six company holidays.
• Kitchen stocked with snacks and drinks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level