Chemistry and Materials Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform defined procedures related to lab research under direct supervision: e.g., titrations, analytical sample prep and data processing, routine chemical treatment steps, chemicals and materials characterization, etc.
• Work within EH&S guidelines.
• Be responsible for the upkeep of the lab, including cleaning, washing, stocking, and organization.
• Present results at functional area meetings.
• Maintain lab equipment and inventory of chemicals and supplies, and work with vendors as needed.
• Perform routine and semi-routine scientific experiments and/or analysis. Identify operational issues.
• Draft and/or suggest edits for SOPs in the work area. Keep batch records and write experiment summaries.
• Assist with other areas of Lab Operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed by us or at the discretion of supervisors.
• Perform all duties in keeping with our values, policies, and all applicable regulations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry + at least 1 year of industry lab experience
• Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals/materials preferred
• Passionate about solving the plastic waste problem, or about sustainability in general
• Willing to perform routine tasks and understand how they contribute to the company's mission and goals

Skills

• Wet chemistry, analytical chemistry, titrations, sample preparation and data processing, chemical treatment, materials characterization, laboratory experiments, hazardous materials handling, EH&S compliance, lab equipment maintenance, chemical inventory, vendor coordination, SOPs, batch records, experiment summaries, results presentation, laboratory operations, bachelor's degree in chemistry, 1+ year of industry laboratory experience

Pay

$26 - $31 per hour

Location: Menlo Park, CA - Onsite Role. W2 contract.