Junior Laboratory Technologist/Chemist

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy. The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

The Role: Junior Laboratory Technologist/Chemist

Who are you?

The Junior Laboratory Technologist/Chemist will be responsible to perform product evaluation and characterization using laboratory equipment. This work will include analyzing samples, conducting various laboratory/process tests and creating detailed reports. This person will be supporting the Active Material Process Development Team by carrying out tasks and projects related to the scale-up of mixing and coating activities.

Customers:

• Svante Product Development Team
• Svante Production Team

Suppliers:

• Svante Procurement Team
• Svante Characterization Team
• Svante R&D Process Development Team

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting product performance evaluations, defining chemical and physical attributes of adsorbent and laminates.
• Executing mixing and coating experiments from lab scale to pilot scale.
• Characterizing slurry, laminate, and raw materials using analytical instruments as required.
• Collecting and interpreting test data.
• Generating detailed laboratory reports summarizing research and development efforts.
• Providing technical support for the laboratory instruments and processing equipment.
• Maintaining a secure clean and safe work environment.
• Carrying out other related tasks and projects as required.

Key Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Degree or Diploma in a science or engineering in related field.

• Experience:

  • 1- 2 years of experience with industry accepted analytical testing methods and equipment.
  • Experience working with powders and slurry formulation an asset.

• Knowledge:

  • Familiarity with Analytical instruments (such as TGA, rheometer, PSD, Instron) is preferred.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills and data presentation.

• Characteristics:

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Interpersonal skills in establishing cooperative working relationships.
  • High level of initiative.
  • Good time management, with ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.