R&D Scientist - Climate-Positive Agro Materials

Mafix; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

401k

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Mafix is seeking an experienced R&D Scientist to drive our first‑generation product and shape technology development. You will design and run experiments across chemistry, materials science, and agronomy, reporting to the Head of Technology, and collaborate with the growing team onsite in Seattle.

The role requires a PhD (or equivalent) with lab experience and strong analytical skills using XRF, XRD, ICP, and SEM.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Geochemistry, Materials Science, or related field; equivalent Masters + experience or BS + experience acceptable.
• Experience designing and executing experiments in a laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques and literature-based experimental design.
• Experience with hydrometallurgy and/or pyrometallurgy preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments involving wet and solid-state chemistry.
• Develop new experimental protocols and set up required equipment.
• Build out R&D capabilities with equipment commissioning and lab setup.
• Analyze results and present implications to the team.
• Collaborate within a growing R&D group.

Skills

Lab experiment design

Analytical techniques

Independent work

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Geochemistry/Materials Science

Tools

XRF

XRD

ICP

SEM

PSA

Job description

Mafix is seeking an experienced R&D Scientist to drive our first‑generation product and shape technology development. You will design and run experiments across chemistry, materials science, and agronomy, reporting to the Head of Technology, and collaborate with the growing team onsite in Seattle.

The role requires a PhD (or equivalent) with lab experience and strong analytical skills using XRF, XRD, ICP, and SEM.