Materials Characterization Engineer

Twelve is a new kind of chemical company built for the climate era. Our breakthrough technology eliminates emissions by turning CO2 into essential products. We are a team of scientists, engineers and problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally shift the way the world addresses climate change and lead the transition to a fossil free future with our carbon transformation technology.

Twelve is a Berkeley, California based startup focused on recycling CO2 into higher-value products. We are scientists and engineers with a passion for green chemistry and a shared vision to rewrite the story of waste carbon dioxide. Our team partners with industry leaders in electrolysis and plant design to implement our technology at scale.

We are currently looking for a Materials Characterization Engineer to join our team.

Job Brief

Physical and chemical characterization is a key part of understanding the materials in our system and key to making technical progress. As a Materials Characterization Engineer, you will be responsible for sample preparation, materials analysis, and communicating results to other team members to diagnose failure/decay mechanisms in our testing. In this role, you will work closely with senior characterization engineers as well as cross functionally with other members of the Chemistry team.

What You Will Do

• Identify metal alloy contamination and perform trace metal analysis through ICP-MS
• Develop the operation procedures, calibration standards and data analysis for ICP-MS samples
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of ICP-MS instrument
• Independently perform materials characterization (such as XRD, XRF, SEM-EDS, etc.)
• Perform sample preparation suitable for characterization tasks (standards preparation, dilutions, sample digestions, epoxy mounting)
• Understand the working components of our electrolyzer system and each component’s material properties
• Analyze characterization data, summarize results and share with the team
• Carry out experiments independently after training
• Maintain a safe and clean laboratory environment
• Develop and train other team members on SOPs

Who You Are

• You have 1-3 years of experience working in a materials characterization role
• B.S. or M.S. degree or equivalent background in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
• 2 years in operation of ICP-MS/OES equipment and sample prep lab is required
• Experience in XRD, XRF, and SEM-EDS and other materials characterization techniques
• You have hands-on work experience in a wet lab including strong acid handling and sample preparation/digestion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to summarize data and present results effectively
• Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping, documentation and organization skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid sick days and vacation
• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

We believe that the unique contributions of each individual is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

Want to work with us but don't see a current opening that fits your background? Email us at talent@twelve.co.