Scientist III, Analytical Chemistry

Who we are:

Were transforming one of the worlds oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the best Inventions of 2024 and Fast Company as one of 2024s Next Big Things in Tech Electra is scaling rapidly and were looking for bold driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If youre ready to make a real impact in a company thats redefining heavy industry for a cleaner smarter world we want to hear from you.

What you will do:

As aScientist III Analytical Chemistryon the Development team you serve as a fully qualified experienced professional with deepexpertisein analytical chemistry methods for metals analysis in solids and solutions. You lead and execute complex analytical work to support R&D and engineering initiatives independently drive method development and problem resolution andprovideadvanced technical guidance across the organization. This role requires sound judgment creative problem-solving and the ability to adapt established approaches to address novel or ambiguous analytical challenges.

Responsibilities include:

• Independently developvalidateoptimize and execute analytical methods to support evolving R&D engineering and operational needs
• Perform routine to complex sample analyses within established turnaround times while ensuring data accuracy quality and reliability
• Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to assess unusual or ambiguous resultsidentifyroot causes and recommendappropriate actions
• Serve as a technical resource formetalsanalysis including interpretation of analytical data uncertainty evaluation and method limitations
• Operatemaintain troubleshoot calibrate andoptimizeanalytical instrumentation with minimal supervision
• Support advanced diagnostics and coordinate repairs or corrective actions for laboratory instrumentation as needed
• Author revise andmaintainSOPs test methods technical reports and laboratory documentationin accordance withquality requirements
• Evaluate emerging analytical technologies methodologies and instrumentation and provide recommendations based on technical feasibility and laboratory needs.
• Provide technical inputregardinglaboratory equipmentselection capabilities and future analytical requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support laboratory priorities projectobjectives and continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicate analytical findings technical recommendations and potentialrisks clearlyto technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external partners and adapt communicationstyleto differing audiences
• Provideinformal technical guidance and mentoring to junior scientists analysts or laboratory personnel as needed
• Support general laboratory operations including inventory management organization and compliance activities
• Follow all workplace health and safety policies procedures and safe laboratory practices; proactivelyidentifyand communicate potential safety concerns
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What we need you to bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistryor a related scientific disciplinerequired.
• 5 years of related industry experience with a Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (excluding internships co-ops and other school projects)
• Complete knowledge and full understanding of analytical chemistry principles theories and practices withinareaof specialization
• Extensive hands-on experience with ICP-OES including method development validation troubleshooting maintenance and optimization
• Experience operating and interpreting data from multiple analytical instruments such as ICP-MS XRF XRD and elemental analyzers
• Strong experience with complex sample preparation techniques including four-acid digestion and fusion methods
• Ability to work independently on problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable and sometimes incomplete factors
• Demonstrated ability to use evaluation judgment and interpretation to selectappropriate methodsand resolve issues using existing and modified approaches
• Skilled inidentifyingroot causes and resolving analytical issues through creative and practical problem-solving techniques
• Ability to independently manage assigned work with review occurring primarily at critical milestones or key deliverables
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment and build productive working relationships
• Ability toadviseothers on technical analytical matters and contribute specialized subject matterexpertiseto team discussions