R&D Analytical Chemist - ICP-OES & Method Dev + Equity

Phoenix Tailings; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Stock Options

Unlimited PTO

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Medium is seeking an R&D Analytical Chemist in Woburn, Massachusetts, responsible for driving the analytical backbone of clean metals production technology. The role includes operating analytical instruments, performing ICP-OES analysis, and developing methods for characterizing hazardous materials.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field, along with 1-5 years of lab experience. Benefits include 100% healthcare coverage, stock options, unlimited PTO, and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in a laboratory with hands-on analytical chemistry.
• Experience in R&D, quality control, or process support essential.
• Ability to generate clear technical reports to communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Operate analytical instrumentation for quality control and R&D.
• Perform ICP-OES analysis to characterize various samples.
• Support development of analytical methods for hazardous materials.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

ICP-OES / ICP-MS

Critical thinking

Method development

Safety handling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields

Tools

ICP-OES

FTIR

XRF

SEM-EDS

Job description

Medium is seeking an R&D Analytical Chemist in Woburn, Massachusetts, responsible for driving the analytical backbone of clean metals production technology. The role includes operating analytical instruments, performing ICP-OES analysis, and developing methods for characterizing hazardous materials.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field, along with 1-5 years of lab experience. Benefits include 100% healthcare coverage, stock options, unlimited PTO, and learning opportunities.