The Role
The Synthetic (Project) Chemist will be responsible for developing EnergyX's R&D projects for compound synthesis and furthering the solvent extraction project. The successful candidate will supervise all aspects of the manufacture of the synthesized chemistry. The ideal best candidate for this role is highly self-motivated, thorough, diligent, and very organized with excellent project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Work with a team of experienced EnergyX scientists in research and development focused on disruptive materials and engineering systems to fundamentally transform scientific aspects of the energy industry. Specific responsibilities may include:
- Ensuring that the project team are organized with assigned work, and current work and reports are completed.
- Ensure all work that is conducted aligns with the development needs of the company.
- Collaborate to design the most efficient tests and project design.
- Provide training and direction to technicians and operators.
Lab responsibilities
- Oversee and delegate tasks associated to organic synthesis
- Organize daily activity of laboratory work, specifically the R&D work
- Lab Administration
- Ensure all test work is carried out safely and correctly
- Be able to do the work of all technicians and engineers
Research
- Order or have synthesized the reagents needed to further R&D testing
- Report findings and help direct the next steps
- Ensure that all equipment and reagents are ordereed
- Work with other directors and VP to ensure that project timelines and research are on target
Projects
- Provide SX team with test work needed to develop and test new SX technologies
- Guide technicians and engineers in work priority
External contact
Be able to technically explain and market our technology to customers
Basic Qualifications
- PhD (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Minerals Engineering).
- Minimum 3-5 years of of experience in a laboratory
- Experience with project management
- Experience synthesizing a variety of organic molecules.
- Knowledge of standard techniques related to synthesis and purification of organic molecules.
- Ability to build relationships across multiple disciplinary teams
- Must be able to communicate with internal and external customers
- Self-directed and self-motivated.
- Proficient computer skills
- Excellent time-management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong safety mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in developing methods for product testing and experimental design.
- Proven communication and presentation skills
- Proven experience in managing a research project.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision with employer contribution + additional voluntary benefits
- PTO and Sick Leave available
- Equity Compensation
- Opportunity to contribute to the accelerated growth of the company
