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Analytical Chemical Process Prototyping Engineer

UCLA
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026
Department Summary

The Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) is a cross-campus technology-translation entity at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). ICM translates pioneering carbon management strategies from the laboratory/bench-scale to pre-commercial/commercial-scale devices, prototypes, and software solutions. ICM's activities span two major focus areas: (1) Technologies for CO2 removal (from the atmosphere and the ocean), utilization, and avoidance (2) Technologies for creating new supply chains, and processing approaches for critical materials and elements (e.g., Li, Ni, Co, Mn, Mo) that are foundational to accelerating the clean energy transition, as well as reducing the carbon footprint of extractive processes. ICM is organized into action teams that are convergent, agile, and world-class. Prominently, these action teams have enabled ICM-born technologies to be awarded the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, and the 2021 Liveability Challenge, among others. ICM's technologies are now being commercialized via spin-out companies, including CarbonBuilt Inc., Concrete-AI Inc., and Equatic Inc.

Position Summary

The Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) is seeking an Analytical Chemical Process Prototyping Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists developing sustainable and carbon removal technologies to be commercialized on a global scale. The analytical chemical process prototyping engineer will be responsible for chemical analysis, design, prototype development, and optimization of chemistry, reaction kinetics, process and plant design, across scales (bench, pilot, commercial), and ensuring successful operation while adhering to all applicable safety and environmental standards and regulations. The position will collaborate closely with broader teams of diverse subject matter experts, who are impact- and schedule-driven and results-focused.

Salary & Compensation

  • UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

  • At least 2 years or more Experience in chemical process design and analytical chemistry. (Required)
  • Experienced with GC, SEM, XRF analytical analysis. (Required)
  • Experience with electrochemical systems and voltametric analysis. (Required)
  • Experience with molten metal chemical reactors for methane pyrolysis to form elemental carbon. (Required)
  • Proficiency with PFD and P&ID reviews (Required)
  • Drafting experience or familiarity with CAD packages like AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS or DraftSight. (Required)
  • A self-starter who collaborates effectively, communicates clearly, and drives progress. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

  • Bachelor's Degree in both Chemical Engineering and Chemistry or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
  • Master's Degree in both Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

TX-Systemwide Technical

Complete Position Description

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