Chemist

About CycloKinetics CycloKinetics, is advancing the next generation of high-performance propellants for aerospace and defense. Our highly innovative technology allows us to harness existing energy from biomass and convert it to superior performance fuels and propellants across aviation, aerospace, and defense applications. We are a team of engineers, scientists, and operators driven by performance, innovation, and national security impact focused on building scalable, domestic energy solutions that power the future of propulsion. CycloKinetics is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Job Summary: We are seeking to hire a Chemist to take active roles within our Research & Development (R&D) team. The ideal candidate must have experience with analytical instrumentation as well as catalytic transformations and catalyst synthesis and development. In this position, you will be responsible for the development of synthetic routes to our different bio-material targets. This role combines hands-on laboratory R&D work while focusing on research, development, product improvement, process-design, and scale-up while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Develop test matrixes and perform small scale reactions in glassware. Support the development of catalysts and synthetic schemes for our chemical targets. Develop and execute sample preparation and testing programs to evaluate material properties and performance. Manage, analyze, and interpret test results, and clearly communicate scientific findings to project team members to support project objectives. Hands-on experience operating batch reactors, distillation systems, chemical pumps, and pressure vessels safely and effectively. Design, plan, and perform laboratory experiments independently or with a team. Design, plan, and execute experiments to optimize chemical parameters. Experience using glove boxes to handle air-and moisture-sensitive compounds. Support in the development of standar