Chemical Engineer

Company: UbiQD, Inc.
Location: Los Alamos
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

Title: Chemical EngineerStart date: ASAPCompensation: Annual salary, up to 40 days/yr paid time off, health and dental insurance, stock options
Company: UbiQD is an advanced materials company powering product innovation in agriculture, clean energy, and security. Our quantum dots enable industry leaders to harness the power of light and our first end product, UbiGro--, is a pliable film that uses fluorescence to create a more optimal spectrum of light for greenhouse crops (see photo). Headquartered in Los Alamos, New Mexico, we envision a future where quantum dots are ubiquitous across a wide spectrum of industry and consumer applications. For additional information, please visit: UbiQD.com & UbiGro.com.
Job Description: We are seeking an energetic Chemical Engineer focused on process development and quantum dot manufacturing as a member of the Chemistry Team. This is a newly formed position at the company and involves scale-up and chemical process engineering for quantum dot production. The new hire will personally develop and cultivate laboratory skills and help manage a production process, while coordinating with the Products Team. This position requires being onsite in Los Alamos, New Mexico, standing for extended periods of time, and occasionally lifting heavy objects. UbiQD is a rapidly growing company and applicants must be comfortable working in a dynamic and high energy environment, where individuals are expected to shoulder broad and varying roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the company supports professional development and career advancement activities for employees.
Job Requirements --- Bachelor's (or higher) degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials, or similar --- Experience with safe handling of hazardous materials in a chemistry lab setting --- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision --- Ability to organize/analyze data and draw conclusions from technical data --- Strong scientific record keeping abilities --- Ability to pay attention to detail --- Excellent written and verbal communication skills --- Residence in or re-location to Los Alamos, New Mexico --- Eligibility to work in the United States, and over the age of 18
Desired Experience --- Chemical industry background --- Semiconductor nanocrystal science, or quantum dots synthesis --- Chemical process development, hazard safety analysis --- Handling of air-free chemicals, Schlenk line chemistry --- Working in a high growth environment (eg, venture capital backed small business) --- Chemistry lab upkeep and maintenance, equipment repair
Note: UbiQD is an at-will, equal opportunity employer.For more information or to apply please email Liseth Garay (HR):

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