R&D Chemist – Mechanochemical Lab Specialist

Sorion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

100% health insurance premiums

Job summary

A pioneering materials tech company is seeking an R&D Chemist in Houston, TX. This hands-on role involves executing mechanochemical experiments and maintaining laboratory equipment while ensuring safety and reproducibility. Ideal candidates will have experience with chemical experiments, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. Competitive pay is offered, including equity grants and 100% health insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience executing wet and dry chemical or materials experiments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to reproducibility.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment precisely.
• Familiarity with chemical characterization techniques.
• Comfort working with digital data acquisition tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanochemical experiments with rigor and reliability.
• Set up laboratory equipment and refine SOPs.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
• Collaborate across disciplines and identify potential hazards.

Skills

Wet and dry chemical experiment execution

Attention to detail

SOP adherence

Chemical characterization techniques

Digital data acquisition

Organizational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Process improvement

Safety mindset

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Tools

HPLC

FTIR

SEM-EDS

TGA

DSC

Digital microscopes

Particle size analyzers

Raman

NMR

ICP-MS

PXRD

Job description

A pioneering materials tech company is seeking an R&D Chemist in Houston, TX. This hands-on role involves executing mechanochemical experiments and maintaining laboratory equipment while ensuring safety and reproducibility. Ideal candidates will have experience with chemical experiments, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. Competitive pay is offered, including equity grants and 100% health insurance coverage.