Chemical Lab Technician (40k-50k + Equity) at Rivan Industries

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Job Title: Chemical Lab Technician

Salary: 40k-50k Equity

Company Description: Rivan Industries - Synthetic fuel startup

Job Description:
Join a pioneering team decarbonising heavy industry by making synthetic fuel cheaper than fossil fuels. As a Chemical Lab Technician you will drive the R&D process through hands-on experimentation helping Rivan scale their modular plants 1000x over the next two years. You will be the engine of innovation in their Bermondsey-based facility.

Location: London UK

Why this role is remarkable:

• Work at the forefront of climate tech with the team that recently deployed the UKs largest synthetic fuel plant

• Gain significant early-stage equity in a high-growth company vertically integrating DAC electrolysis and Sabatier reactor technologies

• Enjoy a high-impact environment with unlimited time-off and a mission-driven culture focused on keeping CO2 locked underground

What you will do:

• Design build and operate bench-scale experiments focusing on gas-solid reactions including hydration carbonation and calcination

• Execute meticulous test plans and utilize Design of Experiments (DoE) principles to accelerate the hypothesis-test-iterate cycle

• Analyze complex data sets and present technical findings to the broader engineering team to refine modular plant designs

The ideal candidate:

• Holds 25 years of hands-on laboratory or pilot-scale experience within a chemical engineering or applied chemistry environment

• Possesses a degree or equivalent (HNC/HND/BSc) in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with strong knowledge of gas-solid systems

• Demonstrates proficiency in data analysis using tools like Excel MATLAB or Python alongside a rigorous approach to lab safety

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