Materials Research Scientist for CO2 Capture

Carbon, Inc.; Town of Brighton (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Zero Carbon Systems seeks a Research Scientist to support research. The role focuses on developing, analyzing, and deploying materials for CO2 capture as part of the Materials Team. The position is full-time and onsite in Brighton, Colorado, reporting to the R&D Manager.

The candidate will measure formulation properties, evaluate reproducibility, and assist testing protocol development. Strong lab skills, data handling, and technical writing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related field is required.
• 5–10 years experience in a lab environment.
• Hypothesis-driven research, planning, and execution.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and activities.
• Strong technical laboratory skills.
• Data workup skills using Excel templates or Python scripts.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Technical writing and data presentation to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Measure organic formulation properties like pH, viscosity, and density.
• Evaluate reproducibility of formulations in terms of recipe repeatability, chemical properties, and carbon capture performance.
• Support engineering teams with analysis of deployed materials for process monitoring, sorbent performance, and model development.
• Assist development and execution of new testing protocols developed by team leads.
• Troubleshoot various experiments, instruments, and analytical equipment.
• Collect data for materials characterization databases and process model development.
• Run samples and compile data from analytical instruments.
• Prepare materials for testing and deployment on CO2 sorption equipment.
• Report data compilations within turnaround times.
• Maintain a clean and safe lab environment.
• Maintain a meticulous lab notebook and digital records.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent & team work

Data analysis (Excel/Python)

Technical writing

Documentation & organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

FT-IR

UV-Vis

TGA

DSC

Viscometers

pH meters

Job description

Zero Carbon Systems seeks a Research Scientist to support research. The role focuses on developing, analyzing, and deploying materials for CO2 capture as part of the Materials Team. The position is full-time and onsite in Brighton, Colorado, reporting to the R&D Manager.

The candidate will measure formulation properties, evaluate reproducibility, and assist testing protocol development. Strong lab skills, data handling, and technical writing are required.