Application Guide

How to Apply for Science Team Manager

at CREW

🏢 About CREW

CREW Carbon is a mission-driven company focused on carbon removal through alkalinity enhancement, specifically targeting wastewater applications and expanding to agriculture and rivers. They work with world-class Scientific Advisors and are positioned as a leader in the carbon removal industry, offering the opportunity to contribute to innovative climate solutions with real-world impact.

About This Role

As Science Team Manager at CREW Carbon, you'll lead R&D and operations for the science team, focusing on carbonate chemistry in natural and engineered systems. This role involves mentoring scientists, defining scientific priorities with the CEO and advisors, and driving research that deepens the impact of alkalinity enhancement in wastewater and other applications, bridging lab and field work to deliver actionable results.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves mentoring science team members, overseeing experimental execution in the New Haven lab, analyzing data from field operations, and collaborating with the CEO and Scientific Advisors to align research priorities with CREW's mission. You might review method development progress, plan field studies for alkalinity enhancement applications, and ensure operational workflows deliver high-quality results for carbon removal projects.

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🎯 Who CREW Is Looking For

  • Extensive experience leading scientific teams and managing complex research projects in carbonate chemistry or related fields
  • Strong background in both natural and engineered systems, with hands-on expertise in data analysis, method development, and experimental execution
  • Proven ability to provide operational oversight and mentor team members while fostering a collaborative, excellence-driven culture
  • Detail-oriented, mission-driven scientist who can bridge laboratory research with field operations to deliver high-quality, actionable outcomes

📝 Tips for Applying to CREW

1

Highlight specific experience with carbonate chemistry and alkalinity enhancement, especially in wastewater, agriculture, or river applications

2

Demonstrate your track record of leading scientific teams and managing R&D operations, not just individual research contributions

3

Tailor your resume to show how you've bridged lab and field work, emphasizing operational oversight and project delivery

4

Research CREW Carbon's specific carbon removal approaches and mention how your expertise aligns with their focus on wastewater and expanding applications

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Emphasize your ability to work closely with senior leadership (CEO, Scientific Advisors) to define and execute scientific priorities

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience leading scientific teams in carbonate chemistry or related environmental science fields', 'Specific examples of managing complex research projects that bridge laboratory and field operations', "How your background in natural and engineered systems aligns with CREW's focus on alkalinity enhancement in wastewater and other applications", "Your passion for mission-driven work in carbon removal and how you can contribute to CREW's leadership in the industry"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → CREW Carbon's specific carbon removal technologies and their focus on alkalinity enhancement in wastewater
  • → The company's Scientific Advisors and their published work or industry contributions
  • → CREW's recent projects or partnerships in carbon removal, especially related to wastewater, agriculture, or rivers
  • → The carbon removal industry landscape and CREW's position within it, including competitors and collaborators

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience managing scientific teams and overseeing R&D operations in carbonate chemistry or environmental science
2 How would you approach mentoring science team members and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence at CREW?
3 Discuss your experience with alkalinity enhancement in wastewater systems and how you might expand this to agriculture or river applications
4 How do you balance laboratory research with field operations to ensure high-quality, actionable results?
5 What strategies would you use to work effectively with CREW's Scientific Advisors and CEO to define and execute scientific priorities?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without specific experience in carbonate chemistry or alkalinity enhancement—this is a fundamental requirement
  • Focusing only on individual research achievements without demonstrating team leadership and operational oversight
  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't address CREW's mission-driven focus on carbon removal and wastewater applications

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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