What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrochemical Cell Testing Technician position at Nth Cycle?
WHO WE ARE:
Demand for critical minerals to power the energy transition is growing exponentially. Yet, we know mining deeper and broader, and building landfills higher and wider, works against our fight to save the planet. At Nth Cycle, we see the path forward. We believe all the critical minerals needed for the energy transition are already in circulation today. We just didn’t have a clean, profitable way of retrieving them, until now.
Nth Cycle is a metal refining technology company. Our Electro-Extraction technology helps recyclers and miners capture more critical minerals—for use in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, among other things—while dramatically reducing costs and emissions. We are the heart of metals processing; we are the crucial step that profitably separates critical minerals from other elements, transforming them into production-grade feedstocks for the energy transition.
OUR CULTURE:
You won’t find another team like ours. We believe in open, honest communication, and enjoying our work while changing the world. We work quickly but with intention—we’ve scaled our technology in size 100x and brought our technology to production in Fairfield, Ohio. We’re mission-oriented and think big—we’re focused on reducing gigatons CO2 emissions from the atmosphere by 2050. And we value the perspectives and opinions of our colleagues while pushing each other to excel.
We’re a dynamic team looking for a new team member who’s also passionate about addressing climate change and advancing the clean energy industry. Consistent with our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we value colleagues with the ability to work on diverse teams and with a diverse range of people.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position will focus on supporting our Chemical Engineers in Research, Experiments, Testing and Lab Maintenance. You will perform standard laboratory tasks and maintenance in an R&D chemistry lab space while working among a team of engineers and scientists. You will be involved in preparing materials and equipment for experiments, as well as assisting data collection. The ideal candidate works well in a team, follows detailed instructions carefully and safely, and stops and asks questions when anything is unclear.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Weighing and pouring large quantities of solids and liquids.
- Safely operate pumps, vacuums, air compressors and other equipment.
- Operation of core technology at bench-, lab-, pilot-, and commercial-scale.
- Gathering and recording data into a lab notebook and/or Microsoft office applications.
- Clearly communicating methods used and tasks accomplished with other technicians, lab manager, and engineers.
- ICP-OES sample preparation with micropipettes.
- Observing and learning how to practice safe acid/base chemistry.
- Safely perform acid/base chemistry by following SOPs.
- Lab maintenance tasks including but not limited to: instrument calibration, tank cleaning, inventory support, waste management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Qualified candidates will possess a strong combination of the following:
- High School diploma or GED
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Ability to set priorities, multi-task and adapt to ever-changing needs with the proven ability to function well in a fast-paced environment required
- Experience in a chemistry laboratory setting with PPE
- Experience in a workshop setting (using hand tools, power tools) a plus
- Able to work with their hands to build and construct
- Able to lift 20 pounds to counter height and over shoulders multiple times a day
- Able to stand, move around lab and sit up to 8 hours per day
Nth Cycle does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Consistent with our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we value people with the ability to work on diverse teams and with a diverse range of people. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.
