Material Characterization Co-op

Svante; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Svante, located in Burnaby, British Columbia, is hiring a Material Characterization Co-op to support the Structured Sorbent Industrialization team. The role involves following study plans, operating lab instruments, and contributing to data interpretation and documentation.

The position offers exposure to methods development, uncertainty analysis, and collaborative R&D within a safety-focused lab environment while supporting carbon capture material evaluation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in a relevant science or engineering field with interest in materials characterization.
• Interest in porous materials, MOFs, sorbents and materials science.
• Willingness to work with characterization techniques and wet chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct material characterization following study plans and use lab instruments.
• Analyze experimental data to evaluate material properties and sorbent performance.
• Contribute to method development and uncertainty analysis.
• Prepare technical documentation such as reports, SOPs, and presentations.
• Maintain a safe, organized lab and support routine operations.

Skills

Materials characterization

Data analysis

Laboratory safety

Education

Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

TGA

DSC

DVS

XRD

EDS

PSD

FTIR

gas sorption

breakthrough testing

mass spectrometry

Job description

Location:

8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia

Co-op Term:

January 2027 - August 2027

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Material Characterization Co-op, you will support Svante’s Structured Sorbent Industrialization team in the characterization and evaluation of materials relevant to carbon capture technologies and manufacturing processes. You will follow established study plans, operate standard and custom laboratory instruments, and perform scientific data analysis and interpretation to help evaluate material properties and performance. The role will also provide opportunities to contribute to method development, experimental optimization, uncertainty analysis, and broader research and development activities while supporting the preparation of technical documentation and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Physics, or a related discipline, with an interest in materials characterization and carbon capture technologies.
• Strong interest in porous materials, polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), sorbents, and materials science, with an interest in laboratory-scale chemical synthesis, wet chemistry, and sample preparation.
• Interest or hands-on experience with characterization and sorption techniques such as TGA, DSC, DVS, XRD, EDS, PSD, FTIR, gas sorption, breakthrough testing, and mass spectrometry.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to perform scientific data analysis, interpret experimental results, and contribute to method development and experimental uncertainty analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to laboratory safety, and ability to follow established procedures and guidelines while working effectively both independently and collaboratively.

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

• Successfully conduct material characterization activities by following study plans and using standard and custom laboratory instruments to generate accurate and reliable data.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data to support the evaluation of material properties, sorbent performance, and carbon capture applications.
• Contribute to the development, optimization, and validation of characterization methods while supporting experimental uncertainty analysis.
• Prepare accurate technical documentation, including reports, SOPs, presentations, publications, and IP-related materials, as required.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment by supporting routine lab operations, instrument health checks, maintenance activities, and other R&D initiatives within the Structured Sorbent Industrialization team.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate’s relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!