Location
Los Alamos, NM
Type
Full time
Department
Materials Engineering
Compensation
$120K – $175K • Offers Equity
Spiritus is a climate tech company at the forefront of Direct-Air-Capture (DAC) technology. With a dedication to innovation and sustainable stewardship of our environment, Spiritus has crafted a unique solution that achieves rapid sorption and desorption rates at a fraction of the sorbent cost versus state-of-the-art sorbents under passive DAC conditions. The company's approach combines the Spiritus Sorbent and the Spiritus Carbon Orchard, offering a scalable and modular system for low-cost DAC and sequestration (DAC+S). Spiritus is committed to making carbon removal an accessible and practical tool in the global fight against climate change.
Spiritus is seeking a Materials R&D Scientist to accelerate the development of sorbent materials. The role will have responsibility for developing synthetic methods to enhance critical sorbent performance characteristics, develop analytical methods and QA/QC diagnostics, and ensure the sorbent is cost-effective, durable, and manufacturable. The position will be a key member of the materials development team and report directly to the CTO.
The candidate will:
Work as part of a team in a fast paced rapidly changing environment to establish research direction and priorities.
Develop scalable and manufacturable synthetic methods to improve sorbent performance characteristics.
Demonstrated ability to rapidly develop and explore R&D concepts.
Interface with internal engineering resources and partners to refine/improve DAC system concepts.
Interface with the Director of Manufacturing and manufacturing resources to refine and improve sorbent manufacturability, quality, and cost.
Work as part of a team to develop diagnostics for sorbent characterization, and rational manufacturing quality assurance and control.
The candidate will have:
Experience in polymer chemistry, synthetic organic, and/or main group chemistry.
Experience in materials development, characterization, and manufacturing.
A PhD in chemistry, materials science, or a suitable combination of education and experience.
Where you will work: The Spiritus Technologies development facility is located in the beautiful and sunny mountainous region of northern New Mexico (White Rock, 10 mins from Los Alamos). Numerous outdoor activities include 100s of miles of mountain biking trails, rock climbing, hiking, and skiing at Pajarito, Santa Fe, and Taos within 20-80 minutes.
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Benefits: Employees of Spiritus Technologies PBC have access to a 401k Retirement Plan as well as very competitive medical insurance with a nationwide network as well as dental and vision insurance. Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays).
Spiritus Technologies PBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. We are committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide any necessary accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.