Senior Process R&D Chemist
Brimstone
Oakland, CA, USA
Posted on Saturday, September 7, 2024
Company Overview
Founded in 2019, Brimstone developed a breakthrough process to decarbonize cement production, one of the leading drivers of climate change. Our team is now scaling up to refine our process further and to build our first production facilities. We’re assembling an all-star group of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to a better world.
If this sounds like you, join us in helping to solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have a blast while doing it).
Job Brief
The Senior Process R&D Chemist on the Materials Science team will be responsible for designing and executing experiments to advance the future of Brimstone’s technology. They will be a primary contributor on work aimed at tackling high-impact next-generation challenges towards Brimstone’s goal of industrial decarbonization. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Material Science.
This role is based in Oakland, California and is an on-site position.
Key Focus Areas of the role may include:
- Design, execution, and communication of electrochemical experiments.
- Design and execute pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical experiments utilizing Brimstone’s methodology.
- Contribute to future looking process development planning with a small technical team.
- Perform technical communications such as verbal presentations, powerpoint slideshows, technical write-ups, and reports
- Mentor and train junior technical team members.
For this role, we’re looking for:
- PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Metallurgy or related field or equivalent experience in industry.
- 1+ years of postdoctoral or industrial R&D experience.
- Very strong chemistry fundamentals and a strong knowledge basis in electrochemistry.
- Creative scientific thinker who can rapidly learn new areas of research.
- Ability to independently design, setup, execute, analyze and communicate results for scientific experiments.
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs on occasion.
Additional skills that are preferred but not required:
- Experience in a start-up environment.
- Experience with process development and techno-economic analysis.
- Experience working on a collaborative team and mentoring junior employees.
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks
- Anticipated salary range for this role is $150,000 - 175,000 per year
- Company equity
- 401k retirement plan with 3% company contribution
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Mental health benefits
- Generous paid time off policy
- 12-weeks of parental leave
- A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on climate change
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Brimstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We seek to build a unique team of individuals and create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are respected and appreciated. We credit our success to the values that we uphold, and to the different perspectives each team member brings every day. We would never intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law.
We strive to provide an inclusive candidate experience. If there are any reasonable accommodations that you may need during the interview process, please let us know.