(Senior) Lab Technician

Dioxycle is seeking a highly organized Senior Lab Technician to scale our lab operations and capabilities as we develop our novel catalysis technology. We are seeking a positive, hard-working and meticulous individual who is excited about using their energy to make our analysis pipeline run smoothly and timely so that the Dioxycle team can drive further innovation in electrolysis and have a tangible impact on global emissions.

Responsibilities

Prepare samples for characterization on a daily basis; Perform routine chemical and physical characterization, such as NMR, titration, DLS, compression tests, on a daily basis; Prepare pilot-scale chemical feedstocks; Carry out certain electrochemical characterization and contribute to development of new methods; Take care of waste and gas management; Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of our work spaces and help with daily cleaning; Ensure sufficient consumable and lab supplies at all times; Ensure safety rules are followed and assist in writing new rules, standard operating procedures and risk assessments; Manage all collaborations with external laboratories for characterization techniques and write reports to share with the team; Production of electrodes & carry out general lab operations (e.g. inventories, maintenance, quality control and testing) and automate tasks wherever possible; Actively foster a culture of safety in the lab

Requirements

2+ years of experience working in a lab/industrial setting (including at least 1 work experience in a research lab or in industry); Reliable, action-oriented, hard-working and low-ego; Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; Comfortable dealing with international and diverse teams; Passion for scaling climate solutions, commitment to take action, and strong work ethic; Fluent French (to talk with external suppliers, etc) and working-level English (which is our daily working language in the team); Commitment to the mission and ambition; Irreproachable work ethic; Innovative spirit and problem-solving attitude; Anticipation capabilities; Safety and security awareness; Radical open-mindedness: no ego. Ideas first

Nice to have

Chemical characterization experience (NMR, DLS, Titration) are a plus; Bachelor's or Master's in chemistry, material sciences or related field is appreciated but not required

Benefits

Unique journey: We are an early-stage company with a world-class team and a flat structure; Impact: We are building a product that will reshape century-old industrial processes to build a better, more sustainable and resilient world; People-first: We love our people. We are excited to see one another every morning when coming to work. We choose people and they choose us to share a similar excitement; Feedback over ego: We are self-improving whilst helping others grow. We are no-ego doers and we are all responsible for shaping the company; International team: We are an international team made up of over 12 nationalities, and hopefully many more soon!; Fun: We constantly strive to cultivate a great work atmosphere and organize regular team events; Competitive compensation packages; Generous Employee Stock Ownership plans; Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Ergonomic work stations & state-of-the-art equipment