Separations Chemist
About The Position
ChemFinity seeks a chemist to lead projects related to the design and synthesis of advanced sorbent materials, separation performance testing, and applied R&D in processing critical minerals from wastes. In this role you will work creatively and hands-on with our team of chemists, engineers, co-founders, and external partners as we build pilots and grow from the lab to industrial scale. Key responsibilities include: Synthesizing and testing new porous materials using various techniques (e.g., organic and/or inorganic synthesis methods). Iterating and improving material design and process conditions for critical mineral recovery from varied feedstock sources (e.g., electronic waste). Supporting rapid R&D and piloting efforts across the team on proprietary sorbent materials, solid-liquid separation, and hydrometallurgical leaching. Assisting scale-up efforts in sorbent synthesis, leaching, and mineral production. Maintaining accurate and detailed lab documentation and sample logs. Performing full-time hands-on work on-site at our Brooklyn facility.
Requirements
- PhD degree in chemistry, mineral processing, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with at least 4+ years of directly relevant industrial chemistry or mineral processing experience.
- Strong fundamental understanding of organometallic and/or inorganic chemistry, as relevant to metal bonding.
- Hands-on experience in chemical synthesis, sorbent development, leaching, metal recovery processes, and/or industrial manufacturing.
- Desire to own projects, communicate effectively, and proactively use critical thinking and team collaboration to solve difficult but impactful challenges in a dynamic startup environment.
- Unwavering commitment to high safety standards and supportive work behavior.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in startups and/or scaling technologies from the lab to full-scale commercialization.
- Experience in precious or critical mineral processing, aqueous-phase separations, sorbent technologies, water pollutant removal, and/or resource recovery.
- Proven leadership in chemical safety, SOP development, and laboratory training.
- Experience in writing grant applications and detailed technical reports.
- Experience in project management.
Responsibilities
- Synthesizing and testing new porous materials using various techniques (e.g., organic and/or inorganic synthesis methods).
- Iterating and improving material design and process conditions for critical mineral recovery from varied feedstock sources (e.g., electronic waste).
- Supporting rapid R&D and piloting efforts across the team on proprietary sorbent materials, solid-liquid separation, and hydrometallurgical leaching.
- Assisting scale-up efforts in sorbent synthesis, leaching, and mineral production.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed lab documentation and sample logs.
- Performing full-time hands-on work on-site at our Brooklyn facility.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation including equity options
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- 401(k) benefits with company matching
- Flexible paid time off and holidays
- Health/fitness stipend
- Open, supportive, and diverse team focused on creating major impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
