AIRCO
Climate Tech
LabTechnician
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Lab Technician at AIRCO. Skills: Laboratory operations, Sample preparation, Equipment maintenance, Testing activities. Assist with catalyst preparation. Assist with reactor setup”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting equipment issues
Government authorization required, Security clearance required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, Basic understanding of chemical principles and laboratory techniques, Ability to follow procedures, protocols, and instructions with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, Organizational and time management skills, Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and procedures, Experience using laboratory equipment and recording data accurately, Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment, techniques, and procedures
Nice to Have
Previous laboratory experience preferred, Experience supporting catalyst, chemical processing, materials science, or chemical engineering laboratory operations, Experience operating laboratory reactors, pumps, gas handling systems, or analytical equipment, Familiarity with piping, tubing, fittings, and laboratory assembly work, Experience working in a pilot plant, manufacturing, industrial, or startup environment, Experience troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory equipment
What You'll Do.
Assist with catalyst preparation
Assist with reactor setup
Shutdown reactor activities
Perform laboratory testing
Maintain laboratory equipment
Ensure instruments are clean
Ensure instruments are calibrated
Ensure instruments are operating properly
Record experimental observations
Record laboratory data
Follow laboratory protocols
Follow standard operating procedures
Follow safety guidelines
Maintain a clean laboratory environment
Maintain an organized laboratory environment
Maintain a safe laboratory environment
Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues
Escalate concerns to staff
Assist with inventory management
Assist with ordering supplies
Maintain stock levels
Support assembly of laboratory equipment
Support cleaning of laboratory equipment
Support maintenance of laboratory equipment
Support preparation of laboratory equipment
Support assembly of pilot-scale equipment
Support cleaning of pilot-scale equipment
Support maintenance of pilot-scale equipment
Support preparation of pilot-scale equipment
Collaborate with team members
Support laboratory operations
Support project objectives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with operators; Work with scientists; Work with engineers; Work with team members
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Full Job Description
About AIRCO AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen. The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal. AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF. The Position We are looking for a Lab Technician to join our team. This role will report to a Manager within the R&D organization. This position will support various R&D projects through laboratory operations, sample preparation, equipment maintenance, and testing activities. The Lab Technician will work closely with operators on fuel sample processing and assist with catalyst preparation and reactor operation under the direction of scientists and engineers. The Lab Technician will be responsible for executing laboratory procedures, preparing samples, maintaining equipment, recording data, and supporting safe and efficient laboratory operations. This role is based in person, 5 days a week in New Britain, PA What you get to do Assist with cata
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