Chemical Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Chemical Laboratory Technician

Location: Knoxville, TN | Full-Time

Company: SkyNano LLC

About SkyNano

SkyNano is an innovative leader in manufacturing of advanced carbon nanomaterials, utilizing patented electrochemical technologies to capture CO₂ and convert it into high-value multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and related structures. The company is rapidly scaling production to deliver next-generation performance improvements in materials for batteries, composites, civil design, and more.

Position Summary

This is a hands-on laboratory execution role for a passionate, driven, detail-oriented technician eager to advance SkyNano's technology by performing experiments as designed and directed by senior R&D team members. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge synthesis, post-growth processing, and quality analysis of advanced carbon materials. This position is ideal for someone passionate about practical lab work and eager to help scale transformative carbon technologies, advancing SkyNano's mission to build a robust US supply chain for advanced materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative, solution-focused work environment by assisting in R&D efforts daily.
• Coordinate with R&D staff to meet production deadlines and research progress.
• Perform laboratory operations and manage patented electrochemical reactors for daily carbon nanomaterial synthesis.
• Execute experimental protocols with high fidelity, including setup, monitoring, sample collection, and controlled shutdown as directed by R&D leadership.
• Perform basic post-processing steps, such as purification, separation, drying, and massing of carbon nanotube products.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment; follow all SkyNano and regulatory safety protocols. Accurately record raw data, observations, and process deviations physically or digitally in lab notebooks.
• Communicate findings or unexpected results promptly to supervising scientists.
• Prepare shipments of carbon products for external vendors.
• Troubleshoot minor laboratory equipment issues and assist with preventative maintenance as needed.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• US citizenship required (due to federal contract work)
• Associate's degree in chemistry or a related technical field is preferred; strong relevant lab/technical environment experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Familiarity with basic chemical safety and laboratory practices.
• Ability to follow detailed, multistep protocols and adapt to process changes as communicated by senior scientists.
• Strong documentation, communication, and time management skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning new methods and contributing to ongoing improvements in carbon nanomaterial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience with hands-on experimental work in a chemical or materials laboratory
  
  

Why Join SkyNano?

• Direct involvement with a proprietary, scalable process for producing MWCNTs from CO₂ emissions.
• Mentorship from experienced R&D professionals in cutting-edge technology development.
• Growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding advanced materials startup.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, technical development, and a collaborative lab culture committed to sustainability and innovation.
• Startup environment and pace with flexible work schedule.