Analytical Technician

About CarbonCure Technologies

CarbonCure Technologies is a fast-growing carbon dioxide removal tech company, has developed easy-to-adopt solutions that enable concrete producers to use captured carbon to produce reliable, low-carbon concrete mixes and achieve market differentiation. With more than 600 systems sold, over two million truckloads of CarbonCure mixes have supplied a broad spectrum of sustainable construction projects around the world. CarbonCure’s cutting-edge research and innovation have garnered global recognition and prestigious titles, most notably Carbon XPRIZE Grand Prize Winner, 2022 CNBC Disruptor 50 List Company and Cleantech 100 Hall of Fame Company. CarbonCure’s investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Amazon, BDC Capital, Pangaea, Microsoft, 2150, Carbon Direct, GreenSoil Investments, Taronga Group and Mitsubishi Corporation.

Our Culture
Our team is made up of energetic, entrepreneurial individuals who are passionate about driving meaningful solutions to combat climate change. Besides being dedicated to our mission, we believe in work-life balance and active involvement in our local community. We value integrity and accountability; and our core values include high performance, collaboration, straight-talk, and continued innovation. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we are here to change the world.

Purpose Driven Position

The Analytical Technician will join the CarbonCure research group to lead the laboratory analytical activities as part of a team that is investigating the linkage between the material science of cement and concrete and the reaction chemistry of CO 2 with the intent to further the development of CarbonCure’s various technologies. The candidate will have the primary responsibility to conduct necessary analytical testing using the appropriate equipment and techniques, as a contribution to the overall success of CarbonCure. Activities are in support of CarbonCure’s mission to achieve 500 megatonnes of annual CO 2 emissions reductions through the industry standardization of CO 2 utilization in concrete production.

About You
The successful candidate has strong technical knowledge of chemistry and chemical analyses, high attention to detail, and an appetite for innovation. This is a team environment where collaboration and communication skills are critical to facilitate teamwork with cross functional work groups.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare and analyze specimens for material testing according to set procedures
•  Conduct material testing with techniques such as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), quantitative x-ray analysis (QXRD), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)
• Conduct testing following established procedures and good laboratory practices.
• Maintain analytical equipment in optimally functional state
• Maintain tested specimens in order to reconfirm test results, when necessary
• Compiling and presenting results in defined technical reporting formats
• Author standard operating procedures and training for laboratory users
• Support the development, validation, and implementation of new chemical testing procedures for research purposes.
• Assist in performing and interpreting the results for bench scale laboratory experiments aimed at understanding the behavior of cement with CO2.
• Comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures appropriate for the laboratory
• Make creative and innovative recommendations for future research efforts based on observations, data and knowledge
• Identify other areas for opportunity and propose research projects aligned with company goals
• Maintenance, calibration, and upkeep of laboratory equipment
• Oversee material inventory for functioning concrete lab
  

What you'll need to succeed

• A passion for sustainability and addressing climate change
• University degree in Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or Civil Engineering
• Experience in an analytical lab and solutions-based customer support
• Experience in compilation and analysis of test results
• Knowledge of cement chemistry, cement hydration, cement-admixture interactions, and concrete performance.
• Experience in analytical techniques such as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), quantitative x-ray analysis (QXRD), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)
• Strong planning abilities with attention to deadlines and the ability to articulately report against stated goals
• An ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced research environment.
• Excellent writing, presentation, time management and communication skills.
• Creative mind, with an eagerness to turn new process concepts into practice and to demonstrate their technical feasibility.
• A passion for positive and meaningful environmental change, and technical innovation within a global industry.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities, and a natural inclination to think outside the box.
• Motivated, energetic team player that enjoys an entrepreneurial, collaborative work environment.

Work Environment

• Fail fast mentality typical with start-up companies
• A level of independence with a focus on progress and results
• Effective working relationship with the Manager and respectful engagement with team resources (people and equipment)
• Participate in ongoing efforts to advance technology development, grow knowledge of chemical interactions, and strengthen CarbonCure’s know-how.

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Closing Statement

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you feel passionate about this opportunity and believe that you have the skills to excel in this role, apply! Or if this sounds like someone you know, please share this posting.

We want you to know that you can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described above. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. We are committed to fostering diversity in our organization and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We're taking steps to meet that commitment. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.