CycloKinetics (CleanJoule)
Chemist
Salt Lake City, Utah
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 40 days ago
Project ManagementResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoringOSHA
About the role
- We are seeking to hire a Chemist to take active roles within our Research & Development (R&D) team.
- In this position, you will be responsible for the development of synthetic routes to our different bio-material targets.
- Hands-on experience operating batch reactors, distillation systems, chemical pumps, and pressure vessels safely and effectively.
Responsibilities
- Develop test matrixes and perform small scale reactions in glassware.
- Support the development of catalysts and synthetic schemes for our chemical targets.
- Develop and execute sample preparation and testing programs to evaluate material and performance.
- Manage, analyze, and interpret test results, and clearly communicate scientific findings to project team members to support project objectives.
- Design, plan, and perform laboratory experiments independently or with a team.
- Design, plan, and execute experiments to optimize chemical parameters.
- Support in the development of standard operating procedures and progress reports.
- Operate and maintain equipment used in chemical processing and testing.
- Perform research of synthetic routes of chemistry and characterization of the materials with various techniques.
- Support team members in the proper handling, preparations, and management of chemical substances using appropriate PPE.
Requirements
- Frequent lifting and moving of items up to fifty (50) pounds*, bending, reaching above shoulder level, climbing stairs, pulling, prolonged standing or sitting may be required.
- Must have safe work habits and perform all duties in accordance with company safety policies.
- Exhibit strong communication, organization, documentation, and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Suite and related programs.
- The ideal candidate must have experience with analytical instrumentation as well as catalytic transformations and catalyst synthesis and development.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry with three to seven years of experience working in organic chemistry fields.
- MS Degree in Organic Chemistry preferred with two to five years of industry or relevant academic experience.
- Candidates must be able to pass a respirator fit test, which includes being clean-shaven in areas where the respirator seals the face.
- Prior experience using hand and power tools is essential.
- Strong knowledge of chemical principles is required.
- Experience in project management and mentoring staff is a plus.
- Strong communication and documentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to accurately record, analyze, and present experiment data to inform strategic decision.
- Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools and web-based applications is required.
Compensation
- Benefits: CycloKinetics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental, vision, employee and dependent life coverage(s) and accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible sp
Company info
- About CycloKinetics
- CycloKinetics, is advancing the next generation of high-performance propellants for aerospace and defense.
- Our highly innovative technology allows us to harness existing energy from biomass and convert it to superior performance fuels and propellants across aviation, aerospace, and defense applications.
- We are a team of engineers, scientists, and operators driven by performance, innovation, and national security impact focused on building scalable, domestic energy solutions that power the future of propulsion.
- CycloKinetics is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Personal protective equipment is provided by the company, and its use is mandatory.
- We are excited to work with talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
Equal opportunity
- CycloKinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population.
- All employment decisions at CycloKinetics are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
- EEO Statement: CycloKinetics is an
- Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population.
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