Research Scientist — Materials for CO2 Capture

Medium; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Zero Carbon Systems in Brighton, Colorado is seeking a Research Scientist to develop and deploy materials for CO2 capture. The role focuses on analytical chemistry, safe lab practices, and data-driven evaluation of formulations and sorbents.

The position is full-time and onsite, reporting to the R&D Manager. Requires 5–10 years lab experience, strong data skills, and proficiency with FT-IR, UV-Vis, TGA, DSC and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to perform hypothesis-driven research and document results.
• Strong data, analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience with FT-IR, UV-Vis, TGA, DSC and related lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Measure formulation properties such as pH, viscosity, and density.
• Evaluate reproducibility of formulations and measure performance.
• Support materials analysis for process monitoring and model development.
• Develop and execute new testing protocols.
• Troubleshoot experiments and instruments.
• Collect data for materials databases and models.
• Run samples on analytical equipment and document results.
• Prepare materials for testing on CO2 sorption equipment.
• Summarize data and report within required turnaround times.
• Maintain clean, safe lab environment and meticulous notebooks.

Skills

Lab experience 5+ years

Hypothesis-driven research

Problem solving

Data analysis with Excel/Python

Technical writing

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

FT-IR

UV-Vis

TGA

DSC

Viscometers

pH meters

Job description

Zero Carbon Systems in Brighton, Colorado is seeking a Research Scientist to develop and deploy materials for CO2 capture. The role focuses on analytical chemistry, safe lab practices, and data-driven evaluation of formulations and sorbents.

The position is full-time and onsite, reporting to the R&D Manager. Requires 5–10 years lab experience, strong data skills, and proficiency with FT-IR, UV-Vis, TGA, DSC and related equipment.