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SalaryWho we are:
Electra is electrifying ironmaking to decarbonize steelmaking and eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global CO2 emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing intermittent renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.
With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.
What you will do:
As the Manager of the Analytical Chemistry team, you will have a unique opportunity to grow a new team focusing on the analysis of metals in process solids and solutions to support our R&D and engineering efforts.
In this role you will:
- Lead growth and capacity expansion of the team; propose and execute new projects
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and supervision to a team of Analytical chemists and technicians
- Lead development and validation of new analytical methods to meet company needs
- Act as a subject matter expert for a variety of chemical analysis techniques
- Work internally with other stakeholders to communicate and deliver reliable results
- Develop and execute documentation, quality, and maintenance systems to ensure confidence in our analyses
What we need you to bring to the team:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry or related field; MS/PhD preferred
- At least 7+ years of experience in Analytical Chemistry
- 2+ years of lab supervision and direct management
- Specific experience with ICP-OES method development, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of XRF and experience with XFR sample preparation and analysis
- Knowledge of a broad range of Analytical approaches and the ability to provide technical guidance for new analytical needs
- Demonstrated ability to independently plan and execute projects
- Ability to clearly convey technical information to expert and general audiences
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and determine next steps
- A safety-first mindset; identify potential risks and prevent hazardous situations
What we want you to bring to the team:
- Experience applying Analytical Chemistry techniques to geochemical samples (e.g. in mining, metallurgy, or related fields)
- A creative approach to employing analytical techniques to new research questions
- Experience with laboratory certification standards
Compensation:
- The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education
Benefits for you:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
- Reasonable use PTO
- $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
Benefits for your family:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
- $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work options
Benefits for your future:
- 401(k) with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
- Eligibility for incentive stock options
