Chemistry Laboratory: Research Chemist

We're transforming one of the world’s 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 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production.

As a Scientist III, Analytical Chemistry on the Development team, you serve as a fully qualified, experienced professional with deep expertise in analytical chemistry methods for metals analysis in solids and solutions. This role requires sound judgment, creative problem‑solving, and the ability to adapt established approaches to address novel or ambiguous analytical challenges.

• Perform routine to complex sample analyses within established turnaround times while ensuring data accuracy, quality, and reliability
• Serve as a technical resource for metals analysis, including interpretation of analytical data, uncertainty evaluation, and method limitations
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and optimize analytical instrumentation with minimal supervision
• Support advanced diagnostics and coordinate repairs or corrective actions for laboratory instrumentation as needed
• Author, revise, and maintain SOPs, test methods, technical reports, and laboratory documentation in accordance with quality requirements
• Evaluate emerging analytical technologies, methodologies, and instrumentation and provide recommendations based on technical feasibility and laboratory needs
• Provide technical input regarding laboratory equipment selection, capabilities, and future analytical requirements
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support laboratory priorities, project objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicate analytical findings, technical recommendations, and potential risks clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Provide informal 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline required
• 5+ years of related industry experience with a Bachelor’s 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 within area of specialization
• Experience operating and interpreting data from multiple analytical instruments such as ICP‑MS, XRF, XRD, and elemental analyzers
• Ability to work independently on problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable and sometimes incomplete factors
• Skilled in identifying root causes and resolving analytical issues through creative and practical problem‑solving techniques
• Advanced degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Broad experience across ICP‑MS, ICP‑OES, XRF, XRD, and LECO elemental analysis platforms
• Demonstrated creativity in applying analytical techniques to novel research questions or non‑routine material systems
• Experience acting as a technical reference or mentor within a laboratory or development environment

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
• Eligibility for incentive stock options

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