Company Overview: Are you a results-driven problem-solver, eager to positively change the world? Do you believe that climate change is the biggest issue facing us today? Then the Biomason team needs you! Biomason is leading the global transition to plant-friendly construction by employing biology to produce cement. Since 2012, we have used microorganisms to grow sustainable, structural biocement® in ambient temperatures, harnessing the power of biotechnology to reinvent traditional cement and offer a planet-friendly alternative. We seek dedicated, passionate, and hard-working individuals to become part of our ever-growing team. Join Biomason and help us end the world's dependence on carbon-emitting construction materials. Let's change the way we build.

Biomason is privately held and headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. For additional information, please go to the company’s website at www.biomason.com. We offer a rich benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and more!

Position Summary: Biomason seeks a highly motivated Materials Scientist or Chemist, specializing in aqueous mineralization and carbon capture. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in nucleation and growth kinetics and characterization methods, as well as familiarity with enzyme or bacteria-driven processes. The candidate must have a passion for scientific discovery, outside-the-box thinking, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborative environment. This position will report to the Director of Materials Science.

Responsibilities:

Lead medium to high-complexity projects, contributing to development, scoping, and execution.
Drive the development of methods to study biocement crystal growth kinetics, including design, execution, and analysis.
Support the development of new and existing biocement technologies using novel chemistries.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including research and engineering departments.
Stay current with construction material standards and use them to guide R&D.
Apply findings from relevant literature to current experiments.
Communicate project status, scientific concepts, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences

Education/Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, or related fields preferred; or a Master's with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Deep knowledge of the fundamentals of aqueous crystallization and mineralization chemistry.
Experience developing characterization techniques in the study of aqueous crystallization kinetic.
Experience studying the relationship between crystallization kinetics and the strength of concrete.
Knowledge or expertise in biomineralization processes
Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals

Competencies:

Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated with a history of successful networking and project completion.
Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Commitment to safety protocols and proper use of PPE.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
Frequent movement to perform tasks.
Operating lab and production equipment.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Work Conditions:

Lab, production, and office environments.
Exposure to odors, sounds, dust, and heavy machinery.

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