Director of Research and Development

Manage adsorption and regeneration testing:

• Streamline bench-scale evaluation process for new materials
• Synthesize novel sorbent or solvent coated materials
• Translate bench practices to full-scale implementation

Optimize adsorption and regeneration processes across a range of adsorbents:

• Use various modeling and experimental tools to increase mass transfer during adsorption and heat transfer during regeneration
• Develop and communicate best practices across engineering teams
• Collaborate with technology teams on chamber design
• Provide education on material handling and safety outside the lab

Vet sorbents, solvents, and precursors from various manufacturers and vendors:

• Seek external expertise where appropriate
• Collaborate with the Director of Supply Chain & Manufacturing

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience OR relevant advanced degree and 8+ years of relevant work experience
• 4+ years of lab management experience with a team of 10+ people
• Experience translating bench-scale testing into full-scale real-world implementation
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Ability to build and manage a large team as the company grows
• Creative, outside-the-box thinker with lots of new ideas

You’re the type of person who:

• Is highly organized with exceptional execution
• Is a clear, concise written and verbal communicator
• Has strong interpersonal skills
• Is excited to work in a fast-paced startup environment
• Is passionate about tackling the climate crisis, and committed to equity and inclusion

Logistics:

• Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Detroit, MI
• Start date: by March 1, 2022
• COVID-19: Remora requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to beginning employment. Appropriate COVID-19 safety precautions are implemented in the workplace.
• Application process: We will review applications on a rolling basis. To begin, please fill out this application, and then we’ll follow up via email with next steps.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salaries (adjusted for geography) and equity ownership
• Healthcare (QSEHRA)
• Retirement (401k)
• Student loan assistance
• Four weeks of paid time off
• Dependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)
• Parental leave
• Unlimited sick and compassionate leave
• Employee development and coaching
• Office setup (remote) or relocation (in-person) stipend