TEM Operator (part-time contractor)

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.

Team Overview

The Chemistry Characterization Team at Twelve is composed of chemists, materials scientists, and chemical engineers that work cross-functionally to provide materials design solutions that greatly improve the performance of our electrolyzer system. Characterization of catalyst material produced in-house at Twelve is crucial to our synthesis method development. We collaborate closely with the Twelve Catalyst Team to ensure that our in-house catalyst meets quality standards, and we accomplish this by analyzing our nanoparticle samples using Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM) at the National Center for Electron Microscopy (NCEM) in Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.  

Job Brief and What You Will Do

We are currently hiring a contract TEM Operator who will be responsible for TEM imaging of Twelve’s proprietary nanoparticles at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. The contract TEM Operator will perform safe handling of materials, sample preparation, TEM imaging of nanoparticles for quality control, and image analysis. Initially, this role will require 8 hours of work per week with the possibility of increasing work up to 24 hours per week based on business needs. Depending on the availability of samples and the TEM instrument at Berkeley Lab, this position is expected to require a combination of night shifts (6pm-2am) and daytime shifts (9am-5pm).

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing or has obtained a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related scientific discipline
• Demonstrated prior experience operating Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM) in a research, academic, or industrial capacity
• Demonstrated prior experience preparing TEM samples using ultramicrotome
• Prior experience analyzing TEM image samples is beneficial, but not required
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to secure authorization to perform work at the National Center for Electron Microscopy in Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
• Flexibility to work a combination of night shifts (6pm-2am) and daytime shifts (9am-5pm)

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