MOF Chemist Co-op: Carbon Capture R&D Pro

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

Job summary

Svante is seeking a MOF Chemist Co-op in Burnaby to contribute to the research and development of advanced sorbent materials for carbon capture, focusing on porous MOF materials. You will perform lab-based MOF synthesis, characterization, and data analysis, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in Burnaby.

The role provides hands-on experience with CO₂ sorbents and related polymer sorbents, contributing to innovative projects while supporting Svante's safety and lean culture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing 3rd or 4th year in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field with 8+ months of lab experience.
• Experience with laboratory synthesis and purification; small-molecule synthesis is an asset.
• Proficient in characterization techniques (TGA, gas sorption, FTIR, SEM, XRD, NMR) for data analysis.
• Knowledge of NMR interpretation and related computational methods is an asset but not required.
• Attention to detail, time management, adaptability, and ability to work independently with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Safely conduct MOF synthesis, characterization, and property investigations for CO₂ capture.
• Generate reliable experimental data and apply characterization techniques to evaluate sorbent structure and performance.
• Review literature to support sorbent development and contribute to projects and discussions.
• Communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and Excel analyses.
• Maintain organized experiments, inventories, SDS, and purchasing requests, aligned with Svante safety culture.

Skills

Lab experience

Organic synthesis

Characterization

NMR interpretation

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

ChemDraw

Mercury

GCMC simulations

Ab Initio calculations

Job description

Svante is seeking a MOF Chemist Co-op in Burnaby to contribute to the research and development of advanced sorbent materials for carbon capture, focusing on porous MOF materials. You will perform lab-based MOF synthesis, characterization, and data analysis, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in Burnaby.

The role provides hands-on experience with CO₂ sorbents and related polymer sorbents, contributing to innovative projects while supporting Svante's safety and lean culture.