Thunderstone

deep-tech

GeochemistryLabResearchScientist

$100–150k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Geochemistry Lab Research Scientist at Thunderstone. Skills: experimental execution, data interpretation, technical decision-making. Support the design, execution, and iteration of laboratory experiments related to: In-situ metal recovery and leaching, Fluid flow through ore matrices, Electrical stimulation of geological materials, Materials and mineral characterization. Collect, process, and analyze experimental data (e. g. flow rates, electrical measurements, chemistry results).”

Industry & Context.

deep tech
Problems you'll solve

troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to work primarily on-site in a laboratory environment.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

MS or PhD / equivalent in Geoscience, Geochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field., Hands-on laboratory experience executing physical experiments., comfort working with experimental data and drawing conclusions from imperfect datasets., Ability to reason across disciplines (chemistry, physics, geology)., Clear written and verbal technical communication skills., Willingness to work primarily on-site in a laboratory environment.

Nice to Have

Experience with mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, electrochemistry, or porous media., Familiarity with electrical measurements or experimental hardware., Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis and visualization., Experience in a startup, pilot-scale lab, or applied R&D setting.

What You'll Do.

and iteration of laboratory experiments related to: In-situ metal recovery and leaching

Fluid flow through ore matrices

Electrical stimulation of geological materials

Materials and mineral characterization

and analyze experimental data (e. g. flow rates

electrical measurements

and technical write-ups to inform experimental direction.

Participate in troubleshooting and interpretation discussions to help guide next experiments.

Collaborate closely with engineers and scientists on experimental planning and system improvements.

Support technical documentation for internal reports

and partner communications as needed.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with engineers and scientists on experimental planning and system improvements.; Participate in troubleshooting and interpretation discussions to help guide next experiments.

Communication Scope

Clear written and verbal technical communication skills.

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