Laboratory Technician

CarbonFree; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental solutions as a Lab Technician. This role involves operating advanced analytical instruments, preparing samples, and ensuring quality checks to support innovative carbon capture technologies. You'll be part of a team that values precision and efficiency, contributing to a sustainable future. If you have a background in chemistry and a passion for laboratory work, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment focused on making a positive impact on our planet.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or relevant experience in a lab.
• Experience with ICP-OES and LIMS systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test samples using ICP-OES and other lab instruments.
• Communicate lab results effectively to various departments.

Skills

ICP-OES

Analytical Chemistry

GC

Wet Chemistry Titrations

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Computer Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

1+ Years in Analytical Chemistry Lab

3+ Years in Chemical Laboratory

Tools

LIMS Systems

Laser Diffraction Equipment

Sieve Testing Equipment

UV-VIS Spectrophotometer

Autotitrators

Job description

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CarbonFree in San Antonio is looking for a Lab Technician to support our company as it grows. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: running and maintaining an ICP-OES, GC and other lab analytical instruments, performing titrations on products and environmental samples, and being familiar with particle analysis equipment and methods such as laser diffraction and sieve testing. This role will report directly to our Lab Manager.

What You’ll Do

1. Accurately prepare samples from raw material, in-process, and finished products
2. Test and evaluate results for product performance using ICP-OES
3. Prepare dilutions from stock solutions, perform wet chemistry titrations, and interpret test results
4. Maintain and operate laboratory instruments including ICP-OES, GC, laser diffraction particle analysis, sieve shakers, IC, autotitrators, and UV-VIS spectrophotometer
5. Generate certificates of analysis (CoAs) on finished products
6. Manage time to provide results promptly
7. Troubleshoot methods and instruments in the lab as needed
8. Follow standard operating procedures and methods
9. Maintain SDS for raw materials and products
10. Prepare samples for outside testing laboratories
11. Complete quality checks on finished products
12. Communicate lab test results effectively to operations, engineering, sales, and customer service departments

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry with no experience, or 1+ years in an analytical chemistry lab with some college chemistry coursework, or 3+ years in a chemical laboratory
• Experience with ICP-OES and LIMS systems is required; GC experience is preferred
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), good communication skills, and ability to work independently
• Understanding of good laboratory practices (GLP), attention to detail, and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment

About Us

We only have one planet and one atmosphere. At CarbonFree, we are committed to being part of the solution by capturing carbon from industrial emitters to create a better planet and atmosphere. Since 2015, SkyMine in San Antonio, Texas, has been the world’s first and largest industrial-scale carbon mineralization facility, transforming CO2 into carbon-negative baking soda. Our SkyCycle technology offers a complete CCUS solution with low energy use, providing profitable carbon-negative chemicals, ready for deployment.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

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Inferred benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance

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