About the roleWe are seeking a hands-on Chemist to support both laboratory operations and applied R&amp;D efforts. This role blends technical chemistry work with operational ownership—ensuring our labs run efficiently, data quality meets ISO standards, and pilot facilities are successfully deployed. You will play a key role in maintaining high-quality analytical performance while supporting brine treatment research and scaling lab capabilities across multiple sites. Why This Role Matters: This role is critical to ensuring reliable data, efficient lab operations, and successful deployment of our technology at pilot scale. You’ll directly impact how quickly and effectively we can scale our processes from lab to field. ResponsibilitiesLaboratory Operations &amp; Quality<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP-OES, NMR, SEM, TGA, XRD, DLS, UV Vis, wet chemistry systems)</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 quality systems, including documentation and calibration</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Manage laboratory quality records, SOPs, and method documentation</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Monitor data quality and support continuous improvement of laboratory processes</li></ul>Procurement &amp; Lab Infrastructure<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Own procurement of lab consumables, chemicals, and equipment</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Manage vendor relationships and track inventory to ensure uninterrupted lab operations</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Support cost optimization and standardization across lab systems</li></ul>Pilot Lab Installation &amp; Scale-Up<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Lead installation, setup, and commissioning of laboratory spaces at pilot facilities</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Travel to pilot sites to oversee lab buildout, equipment installation, and initial operation</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Develop standardized lab setup protocols for rapid deployment</li></ul>R&amp;D &amp; Technical Execution<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Design and execute bench-scale brine treatment experiments with guidance from the technical division</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Support method development, optimization, and validation for analytical techniques</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Analyze and interpret experimental data to inform process development</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineers and R&amp;D teams</li></ul> Qualifications<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">2+ years of experience in an analytical or R&amp;D laboratory</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Experience working in an ISO 17025 (or similar quality-controlled) environment</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and wet chemistry techniques</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Highly proactive, with a strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Comfortable balancing hands-on lab work with operational responsibilities</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Ability and willingness to travel and work at domestic and international pilot projects</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality data </li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Demonstrated communication and teamwork abilities </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul style=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Experience with method development and validation</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Experience with brine, water treatment, or inorganic/analytical chemistry systems</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Experience supporting pilot plants or scaling lab operations</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Familiarity with ICP-OES, ICP-MS, ion chromatography, NMR, DLS, or similar techniques</li></ul>Benefits <ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Base Salary $85,000 - $118,000 anually</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Stock options </li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Discretionary Bonuses</li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Health, dental, and vision insurance </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Short-term and Long-term disability insurance </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">401k with pre- and post-tax investing options </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Flexible spendings account/Health savings account </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Group and term life insurance </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Flexible paid time off policy </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Paid sick leave </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Eight weeks of paid parental leave </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Commuter benefits </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Employee assistance program </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Monthly phone stipend </li></ul> The salary range listed reflects our good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant skills, experience, and geographic location. A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:At this time, we are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Resumes sent without prior arrangement will be considered the property of Lilac Solutions, and no fees will be paid if we hire a candidate whose resume was submitted unsolicited. EEO Statement Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity.  Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Lilac Solutions is transforming lithium extraction.

Our unique ion exchange technology enables lithium producers to accelerate project development, boost lithium recovery, streamline operations, and unlock new resources.

Chemist, Laboratory Operations & R&D

About the roleWe are seeking a hands-on Chemist to support both laboratory operations and applied R&amp;D efforts. This role blends technical chemistry work with operational ownership—ensuring our labs run efficiently, data quality meets ISO standards, and pilot facilities are successfully deployed. You will play a key role in maintaining high-quality analytical performance while supporting brine treatment research and scaling lab capabilities across multiple sites. Why This Role Matters: This role is critical to ensuring reliable data, efficient lab operations, and successful deployment of our technology at pilot scale. You’ll directly impact how quickly and effectively we can scale our processes from lab to field. ResponsibilitiesLaboratory Operations &amp; Quality<ul><li>Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP-OES, NMR, SEM, TGA, XRD, DLS, UV Vis, wet chemistry systems)</li><li>Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 quality systems, including documentation and calibration</li><li>Manage laboratory quality records, SOPs, and method documentation</li><li>Monitor data quality and support continuous improvement of laboratory processes</li></ul>Procurement &amp; Lab Infrastructure<ul><li>Own procurement of lab consumables, chemicals, and equipment</li><li>Manage vendor relationships and track inventory to ensure uninterrupted lab operations</li><li>Support cost optimization and standardization across lab systems</li></ul>Pilot Lab Installation &amp; Scale-Up<ul><li>Lead installation, setup, and commissioning of laboratory spaces at pilot facilities</li><li>Travel to pilot sites to oversee lab buildout, equipment installation, and initial operation</li><li>Develop standardized lab setup protocols for rapid deployment</li></ul>R&amp;D &amp; Technical Execution<ul><li>Design and execute bench-scale brine treatment experiments with guidance from the technical division</li><li>Support method development, optimization, and validation for analytical techniques</li><li>Analyze and interpret experimental data to inform process development</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineers and R&amp;D teams</li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field</li><li>2+ years of experience in an analytical or R&amp;D laboratory</li><li>Experience working in an ISO 17025 (or similar quality-controlled) environment</li><li>Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and wet chemistry techniques</li><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Highly proactive, with a strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset</li><li>Comfortable balancing hands-on lab work with operational responsibilities</li><li>Ability and willingness to travel and work at domestic and international pilot projects</li><li>Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality data </li><li>Demonstrated communication and teamwork abilities </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with method development and validation</li><li>Experience with brine, water treatment, or inorganic/analytical chemistry systems</li><li>Experience supporting pilot plants or scaling lab operations</li><li>Familiarity with ICP-OES, ICP-MS, ion chromatography, NMR, DLS, or similar techniques</li></ul>Benefits <ul><li>Base Salary $85,000 - $118,000 anually</li><li>Stock options </li><li>Discretionary Bonuses</li></ul><ul><li>Health, dental, and vision insurance </li></ul><ul><li>Short-term and Long-term disability insurance </li></ul><ul><li>401k with pre- and post-tax investing options </li></ul><ul><li>Flexible spendings account/Health savings account </li></ul><ul><li>Group and term life insurance </li></ul><ul><li>Flexible paid time off policy </li></ul><ul><li>Paid sick leave </li></ul><ul><li>Eight weeks of paid parental leave </li></ul><ul><li>Commuter benefits </li></ul><ul><li>Employee assistance program </li></ul><ul><li>Monthly phone stipend </li></ul> The salary range listed reflects our good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant skills, experience, and geographic location. A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:At this time, we are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Resumes sent without prior arrangement will be considered the property of Lilac Solutions, and no fees will be paid if we hire a candidate whose resume was submitted unsolicited. EEO Statement Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity.  Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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