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Analytical Lab Technician
2 days ago
Full time role
In-person · San Francisco, CA, US
About Charm
Our mission is to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We convert excess inedible biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into underground storage for permanent carbon removal. At scale, we can use bio-oil to make fossil-free iron.
Our carbon removal efforts began in 2020 with initial purchases from customers like Stripe, Shopify, and Microsoft. Since then, we’ve scaled to thousands of tons of carbon removal, grown to over a hundred employees, and established three locations in San Francisco, Colorado, and Kansas. Join us in 2025 as we work toward putting 10,000 tons of carbon back underground!
We're expanding our team of ambitious, creative, and hands-on problem solvers. We value psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take calculated risks and treat mistakes as opportunities to improve. If you're excited about tackling big challenges, we encourage you to explore our our company values.
Come help us reverse climate change. Gigatons or bust!
About the Role
- Charm Industrial is seeking a temporary contract Chemistry Lab Technician to support bio-oil production and analytical testing. This role will assist in
- Laboratory operations
- Conduct in-house analytical testing of bio-oil, biomass, and biochar samples,
- Contribute to research and development efforts.
- The technician will work closely with the Analytical Scientist and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality control and data accuracy.
- This is a temporary contractor role based in California with an open-ended duration. This position is not eligible for benefits and will be engaged in compliance with applicable California labor laws.
Your Responsibilities:
- Carry out in-house analytical characterization of bio-oil, biochar, and other materials
- Assist with sample registration, data entry, and communication of test results
- Conduct periodic maintenance of in-house analytical instruments
- Ensure lab cleanliness and sample organization
- Manage inventory and purchasing of laboratory supplies.
- Reporting to the Analytical R&D Scientist
You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or relevant lab-based discipline
- Highly detailed and methodical work ethic
- Ability to pivot and respond quickly in a fast paced and changing environment
- Experience in administrative and data-oriented tasks
- Proficient in spreadsheets
- At least 2+ years of work experience
- At least 4+ years of lab experience
- Champion of safety
Bonus, if You Bring:
- Experience working at startups
- Experience or familiarity with analytical techniques like Karl Fischer, elemental analysis, GC, and rheology
- Mechanically adept
- Experience in renewable fuels
Contract Terms:
- Temporary contractor role with an open-ended duration based on business needs.
- Employment classification will be in accordance with applicable California laws and contractor regulations.
- Compensation and payment terms to be discussed upon contract offer. Billable hours will range from $34 per hour and $47 per hour dependent upon experience.
Our Commitment
Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skills, experience, and passion for our mission. Climate challenges require a wide range of perspectives and expertise, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We’re excited to grow our team with people who bring unique strengths and help us improve as a company.
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