CapyBara Energy · 1 month ago
Activated Carbon Scientist / Engineer
Woburn, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $120K/yrCapyBara Energy is seeking a Carbon Scientist to convert waste materials into carbon for energy-storage applications. The role involves research, design, and optimization of carbon-based materials, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support scale-up processes.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Research methods for converting waste materials into functional activated carbon
Spearhead the design, synthesis, conversion techniques, and optimization strategies for carbon-based materials, aiming to tailor their physicochemical properties for HTC and activated carbon applications
Support scale-up processes from lab to pilot to commercial scale
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering and product development
Maintain rigorous documentation and ensure reproducibility of experiments
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
Direct experience with carbon conversion including, pre-treatment strategies, carbonization & activation pathways, pyrolysis, HTC, characterization & analysis, and scaling processes
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is required due to federal contract requirements
Preferred
Familiarity with battery and energy storage is a plus
Benefits
Three weeks paid time off
Sick pay
Parental leave
Ten paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401K match
Company
CapyBara Energy
Developing the world's most environmentally sound grid-scale long-duration energy storage solution.
Founded in 2023
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Matthew Millard
CEO
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