Technology Team Manager
Position Overview
As the Technology Team Manager, you will oversee the R&D and operations of the technology team. This role requires a fundamental understanding of carbonate chemistry, experience in natural and engineered systems, and a strong scientific aptitude.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the technology team, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence.
- Set the strategic direction for scientific research programs, ensuring alignment with CREW’s technology goals and carbon removal verification requirements.
- Oversee laboratory and field operations, including protocols, SOPs, equipment use, troubleshooting, safety, data management, and data quality control.
- Collaborate closely with CREW’s Product team, including data engineering and biogeochemical modeling, to leverage CREW’s data infrastructure, integrate experimental and operational data, and produce actionable insights.
- Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Product teams to ensure seamless integration of R&D outputs into technology deployment.
- Drive scientific innovation through experimental design, data analysis, and method development.
- Maintain internal & external relationships, including running meetings, setting agendas, and tracking follow-up items.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of scientific staff.
Experience Requirements
- PhD or masters in geochemistry, biogeochemistry, environmental sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
- 5-8+ years of proven experience managing and leading a scientific team, ideally within a field and lab research environment.
- Strong proficiency in analytical chemistry techniques (e.g., ICP-MS, ICP-OES, IC, and TIC Analyzer) and experience with statistical programming and geochemical modeling (e.g., Python, R, MatLab, PHREEQC).
- Extensive experience in conducting field and lab research, including designing and executing experiments, collecting samples, and performing data analysis.
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs and adapt to dynamic, fast-paced startup environments.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing startup environment where priorities can shift on a monthly basis.
- Practice extreme ownership (no task is too small).
- Love being in the trenches with your team and working with high empathy.
- Have a growth and adaptive mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Postdoctoral or applied experience in a relevant scientific field with a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Experience in startups, especially in early-stage technology development and scaling.
- Familiarity with carbon removal MRV methodologies or environmental compliance.
Compensation
Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of the total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity through the form of option grants, flexible paid time off, 401(k) plan, well equipped office environment, and health benefits offerings. The expected base salary range for this role is $95,000 – $130,000. This range represents the company’s estimate for this position at the time of posting however actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, role scope, and business needs.
CREW Highlights
- Signed a carbon credit offtake agreement with the Frontier Climate Fund in 2024
- Selected as 1 of 24 companies by the US Department of Energy in 2024 to be a potential supplier of high-quality carbon credits to the federal government
- Highlighted as an “Innovator of the Month” by US Senator Chris Murphy in 2024
- Selected by ImagineH2O, the leading water sector innovation accelerator in 2024
- Highlighted by Business Insider as “One of the Most Promising Climate-Tech Startups of 2023
Crew Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We have strict wage minimums, generous benefits, and personal leave policies. Our goal is to provide safe, rewarding, and empowering work environments for all who interact with our company.