Process R&D, Scale- up Co-op

• Daily operation of laboratory-scale chemical reactors
• Routine synthesis and processing of various materials, both powder and liquid
• Interpreting and/or performing physical, chemical, and mechanical characterization of synthesized materials
• Analyzing data, interpreting results, and presenting conclusions to the larger team
• Facilitate planning, installation, and assembly of new equipment
• Move reasonably sized drums of chemicals and packages of raw materials by hand or using a hand pallet jack
• Participate in downstream product processing
• Document process operations and participate in safety reviews/planning
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of pilot equipment

This role advances a breakthrough, clean, efficient, low-waste process for manufacturing cement, replacing 200-year-old manufacturing methods that are reliant on kilns running hotter than lava, to advance cement innovation that will endure for the next millennium.

• A strong sense for chemical safety, organization, and attention to detail
• Previous internship and/or lab experience
• An eagerness for hands-on work and for learning new processes and unit operations
• A basic understanding of reactor design and/or material characterization techniques
• Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of and passion for applying engineering fundamentals to chemical process design and operation
• Able to lift objects up to 50lbs, climb ladders, and work on step stools
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Desire to work on new processes and learn new skills on-the-job
• Familiarity with physical, chemical, and mechanical characterization techniques, such as Laser Diffraction, ICP-OES, SEM, XRF, XRD, titrations, UV-Vis, compressive testing, etc.
• Balance, perspective, and a good sense of humor

This is a paid full-time (40 hr/wk) position. No other benefits, perks, or compensation details are mentioned in the posting.

Sublime Systems is advancing a breakthrough, clean, efficient, low-waste process for manufacturing cement, the essential ingredient in the most-consumed human-made material on Earth: concrete. They're partnering with leading general contractors, concrete producers, developers, and technology hyperscalers to deploy their clean, durable, beautiful Sublime Cement® in infrastructure that is defining the future of clean construction.