Senior Analytical Scientist
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Job Location:
Watertown, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Via Separations is a Boston-area startup dedicated to enabling process efficiency and intensification for the industrial 2024 Via delivered its first commercial facility and changed the narrative around market-driven energy technologies that drive value for industrial customers. At the intersection of engineering society and impact our team is passionate about making a difference and building the technology and organization to do it. We are a fast-paced interdisciplinary team backed by leading venture capital firms and we are looking to add talented mission-driven people to our cohort.
We are passionate about transformative impact optimistic about scientific progress and unafraid of hard problems. We believe that our people are our unfair advantage and drive our mission forward. We embrace the diversity of our team for creative solutions and believe the best ideas come from the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. We want you to join us!
Vias Membrane Performance team is responsible for the testing characterization and development of the membranes and materials necessary to deliver industrial filtration systems. As a Senior Analytical Scientist within this team you will collect and analyze data to understand critical membrane performance trends and use this information to support the design and optimization of existing and future systems. You will develop and refine field test methods to ensure data reliability and accuracy. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a cross-functional team spanning from bench scale RD through to commercial systems processing hundreds of gallons per minute. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for innovation and a track record of delivering technical solutions in complex industrial environments.
Responsibilities Include:
- Design experiments collect data and perform statistical analysis to understand trends in membrane performance and identify pathways for improvement
- Perform in-depth materials characterization and develop novel test methods to evaluate product and sub-component performance. Identify opportunities to increase performance and/or reduce costs
- Apply system level thinking to optimize the performance of Vias separation systems at the lab pilot and commercial scales
- De-risk field deployment of separation systems through lab trials under simulated field conditions
- Work with RD and Engineering teams to understand membrane material and performance needs for both existing applications and new market segments
- Serve as a subject matter expert and support Vias Operations team in responding to field pilot or customer troubleshooting requests
- Communicate results and challenges across the organization to both technical and non-technical staff in order to drive product development
The ideal candidate will have some if not all of these attributes:
- Degree in Chemical Engineering Materials Science Chemistry or similar with 7 years of relevant experience
- Experience with experimental design and statistical data analysis
- Experience with analytical method development
- Passion for hands-on lab work including sample preparation test system operation and process optimization
- An ability to execute effectively and make decisions with incomplete information
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Commitment to promoting a culture of safety through continuous improvement
- Some travel (up to 15%) may be required
- U.S. work authorization is required for this role
We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity options
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- 12 weeks of paid Family Leave
- Paid Flex time off
- Paid time off for Company holidays
$99500 - $144500 a year
In addition to the base salary listed above the compensation package for this role includes equity options and an annual performance bonus.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Via may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role!
At Via we value and prioritize diversity of thought access and experiences and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry citizenship status protected veteran status religion physical or mental disability marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Protein Purification
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
About Company
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