Zeno Power

Chemistry Technician (Contractor)

Seattle, WA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$30k-$45kDetected 19 days ago

Power ElectronicsResearchCommunication

About the role

Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries - compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments.
To bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment.

Perform daily experiments under direction of Project Lead Chemist.
Assist and support the Hardware lab and the Chemistry lab.
Support EH&S to ensure a safe working environment.
Help manage and facilitate chemical waste collection.
Support Zeno Power Systems Safety Culture.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds Special Senses: Visual and audio
Travel may be required, <10%
Ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
Export Control Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person.
Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to coordinate and lead efforts with minimal direction.
Must have excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills.

By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno's batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea.

Typing, standing/sitting working environment of >8 hr/day Compensation and Benefits The anticipated pay band for this position is $30-$45/hr.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.
Stock and monitor laboratory supplies.

This listing is sourced directly from Zeno Power's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.