Junior Chemist

CleanJoule; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Parental leave

Job summary

A sustainable aviation fuel company based in Salt Lake City is seeking a Junior Chemist to join their R&D team. The role includes conducting chemical synthesis, analyzing compounds, and preparing solutions in a lab environment. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is required, along with at least one year of relevant experience. This position offers comprehensive benefits and is performed on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience applying chemistry concepts.
• Preference for laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools.
• Schlenk line apparatus experience preferred.
• Experience with chemicals and chemical processes desirable.
• Experience handling flammable chemicals preferred.
• Proficiency with common computer tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized chemical syntheses.
• Analyze organic or inorganic compounds.
• Prepare test solutions and compounds.
• Develop or improve products, formulas, processes, or methods.
• Maintain lab instruments and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Write technical reports and specifications.
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Chemical synthesis

Chromatography techniques

Spectroscopy techniques

Data analysis

Laboratory maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Schlenk line apparatus

Job description

Overview

We are the world’s leading innovators of full performance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Our highly innovative technology allows us to harness existing energy from biomass and convert it to superior performance aviation fuel as well as carbon negative, bio-rubber that can be used in various consumer and commercial products.

We are a passionate and creative group of engineers, scientists, and visionaries focused on clean energy solutions, with the purpose of creating a sustainable planet, reducing global carbon emissions, and ultimately combatting climate change. CleanJoule Inc. is a venture funded SAF development company based out of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Job Summary

We are seeking to hire a Junior Chemist to work in our research and development (R&D) pilot plant facility. This role will plan and execute R&D activities for organic hydrocarbon processes. In this role, will apply academic and practical knowledge of chemical compounds to create and improve products by concentrating on creating, modifying, and testing materials and processes during the various phases of R&D. To be successful in this position, must have the aptitude to effectively manage day-to-day pilot plant, laboratory duties, and task lists with a high level of ownership. Junior Chemist will work under immediate supervision and interact with all levels of management, scientists, engineers, research associates, and technicians. Junior Chemist will be required to maintain laboratory notebooks, analyze data, develop charts, attend meetings, participate in project activities planning sessions, and write technical summary reports. This job will have non-standard work hours in accordance with the rigors of reactor runs.

Responsibilities

• Will perform routine and specialized chemical synthesis, separations, and analyses using various types of instruments and instruction.


• Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.


• Will prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for the R&D pilot plant personnel to conduct tests.


• Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.


• Will compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.


• Direct, coordinate, or advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components or physical properties of materials.


• Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.


• Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.


• Will confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.


• Write technical reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.


• Follow OSHA and other safety guidelines to maintain a safe and hazard-free work environment.


• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is required.


• Minimum of one year of experience and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures obtained through an undergraduate education with emphasis in chemistry or one year of direct work experience applying the chemistry concepts, practices, and procedures is required.


• Preference will be given to those with laboratory experience.


• Prior experience using a Schlenk line apparatus is preferred.


• Experience with chemicals and chemical processes is desired.


• Prior experience handling flammable chemicals is preferred.


• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools and web-based applications is required.


• Prior experience working in teams with accountability, attention to detail, collaboration, and results orientation.

Physical Demands

Frequent lifting and moving of items up to 50 pounds; bending, reaching above shoulder level, climbing stairs, pulling, prolonged standing or sitting may be required. Must follow safety policies and use appropriate PPE as provided by the company.

General

This position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah with work performed on-site. CleanJoule is an At-Will, VEVRAA, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug Free Workplace.

Benefits

CleanJoule offers a competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental, vision, employee and dependent life coverage(s) and accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k matching, PTO, holiday pay, parental leave, and bonus potential).

EEO Statement

CleanJoule is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.