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Analytical Lab Technician
14 days ago
Full time role
In-person · San Francisco, CA, US
About Charm
Our mission is to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We convert excess inedible biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into underground storage for permanent carbon removal. At scale, we can use bio-oil to make fossil-free iron.
Our carbon removal efforts began in 2020 with initial purchases from customers like Stripe, Shopify, and Microsoft. Since then, we’ve scaled to thousands of tons of carbon removal, grown to over a hundred employees, and established three locations in San Francisco, Colorado, and Kansas. Join us in 2025 as we work toward putting 10,000 tons of carbon back underground!
We're expanding our team of ambitious, creative, and hands-on problem solvers. We value psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take calculated risks and treat mistakes as opportunities to improve. If you're excited about tackling big challenges, we encourage you to explore our our company values.
Come help us reverse climate change. Gigatons or bust!
About the Role
- Charm Industrial is seeking a Chemistry Lab Technician to support bio-oil production and analytical testing. This role will assist in:
- Laboratory operations
- Conduct in-house analytical testing of bio-oil, biomass, and biochar samples,
- Contribute to research and development efforts.
- The technician will work closely with the Analytical Scientist and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality control and data accuracy.
Your Responsibilities:
- Carry out in-house analytical characterization of bio-oil, biochar, and other materials
- Assist with sample registration, data entry, and communication of test results
- Conduct periodic maintenance of in-house analytical instruments
- Ensure lab cleanliness and sample organization
- Manage inventory and purchasing of laboratory supplies.
- Reporting to the Analytical R&D Scientist
You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or relevant lab-based discipline
- Highly detailed and methodical work ethic
- Ability to pivot and respond quickly in a fast paced and changing environment
- Experience in administrative and data-oriented tasks
- Proficient in spreadsheets
- At least 2+ years of work experience
- At least 4+ years of lab experience
- Champion of safety
Bonus, if You Bring:
- Experience working at startups
- Experience or familiarity with analytical techniques like Karl Fischer, elemental analysis, GC, and rheology
- Mechanically adept
- Experience in renewable fuels
What We Offer
· Stock options
· Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
· Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%
· Paid time off, including parental leave
· A yearly professional development stipend
· Healthy snacks and subsidized lunches for onsite employees
· A chance to pivot into a role in climate!
Visa Sponsorship Policy
Since we are a small startup, certain accommodations for visa sponsorship may not be within our capability. At this time, Charm Industrial is only sponsoring E3 and TN visas.
Our Commitment
Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skills, experience, and passion for our mission. Climate challenges require a wide range of perspectives and expertise, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We’re excited to grow our team with people who bring unique strengths and help us improve as a company.
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