Biochar Trials Director - Part-Time, Remote

Zero Global; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Zero Global is seeking a part-time Scientific / Trials Director to lead field, lab, and pilot trials validating biochar performance. You will develop robust methodologies, generate meaningful data, and translate findings into product development strategies.

Responsibilities include managing collaborations with universities and research bodies across the U.S., exploring new applications, and driving early-stage R&D concepts, with remote flex and travel for trials as required.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific background in biochar, agronomy, soil science, biomass, environmental science, or chemical engineering.
• Experience designing, running, or analysing scientific trials with evidence-based insights.
• Ability to communicate complex data clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of field, lab, and pilot trials to validate biochar performance.
• Develop rigorous methodologies and generate reliable data to inform product development.
• Act as SME across biochar science, soil health, and environmental engineering.
• Build collaborations with universities, research bodies, and institutions across the U.S.
• Identify opportunities for new applications and early-stage R&D concepts.

Skills

Biochar science

Trial design

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Academic partnerships

Education

Biochar/related degree

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Job Title – Scientific / Trials Director (US)

Their Purpose – An award winning cleantech organisation turning hard to recycle organic waste into high impact biochar solutions that support clean energy, carbon reduction, and science driven sustainability.

Location & flexibility – United States. Part time role (0.5–0.66 FTE). Flexibility around remote work with travel for trials, research partners, and field activities as required.

Salary & Benefits – Competitive salary dependent on experience, with the opportunity to influence scientific strategy, lead trials programmes, and drive innovation within a growing cleantech team.

About the Job –
• Lead the design and implementation of field, lab, and pilot trials to validate biochar performance
• Develop rigorous methodologies and generate meaningful, reliable data to inform product development and application pathways.
• Act as an internal subject matter expert across biochar science, soil health, AD enhancement, and environmental engineering
• Build and manage collaborations with universities, research bodies, and scientific institutions across the U.S.
• Support innovation by identifying new product opportunities, emerging applications, and early stage R&D concepts

About you –
• Strong scientific grounding in biochar, agronomy, soil science, biomass, environmental science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience designing, running, or analysing scientific trials and producing evidence based insights
• Skilled in data evaluation, scientific communication, and translating research into real world operational or commercial impact
• Confident working with academic partners, research networks, and multiparty collaborations
• Independent, analytical, and motivated by sustainability, carbon removal, and science led innovation

If this one isn't quite right for you, then please still get in touch to discuss any other vacancies we have across the team