Research Associate - II

Benefits

Qualifications

• •Ideal candidates possess formal training in geochemistry, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, earth and planetary sciences, or related engineering fields
• •A BS with 4-6 years of relevant work experience is required
• •Minimum 2 years of relevant experience at a mid-size biotech company
• •Practical experience in operating and troubleshooting analytical instruments (e.g., ICP-OES, LECO, IC, HPLC, GCMS)
• •Experience in sample prep for metal analysis
• •Experience with statistical analysis and DOE in JMP, R, or other statistical analysis software
• •Familiarity with lab automation (i.e
• •Agilent, Tecan, Beckman, etc.)
• •Ability to work independently with creativity and strong problem-solving skills
• •Rigorous attention to detail and good documentation skills
• •Ability to communicate effectively with others across departments and disciplines
• •Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• •Working at Transition
• •We need someone who thrives in early-stage ambiguity where priorities shift, you help shape direction, and there's a clear strategy but no firm playbook
• •You should be able to work effectively with colleagues across different backgrounds, training, communication styles, and identities
• •All applicants must be authorized to work in the US
• •Bachelor's (Required)
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Responsibilities

• •Transition Metal Solutions is on a mission to meet the critical mineral demand driven by the accelerating energy transition
• •We are pioneering a solution that enhances metal recovery from low-grade ores and waste stockpiles — extending mine life and reducing the environmental impact of mining and metal extraction
• •We're looking for an analytical chemist / geochemist to accelerate project delivery and R&D throughput
• •You'll be mostly responsible for operating and maintaining advanced analytical instruments to analyze chemical composition of geological materials
• •Operating and maintaining instruments including ICP-OES, LECO, HPLC, GC
• •Applying a broad range of analytical methods for geochemical characterization of rocks
• •Ore processing and sample preparation (e.g. crushing, sizing, microwave digestion)
• •Preparing materials including media and buffers, managing experiment schedules, processing materials, and collecting, storing and analyzing data
• •Using automation tools (Bravo, Tecan, etc) to increase experimental throughput
• •Communicating experimental results to the project team
• •to enable complicated or high-throughput protocols
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