Pooled - Research Assistant - Flash Pyrolysis

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Research Aide– Flash Pyrolysis

This position exists to support the research of SER’s Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCCC) on novel, sustainable ways to convert coal to other materials.

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Grinding and sieving coal to prepare samples, operating flash pyrolysis reactor, cleaning reactor after runs, replacing and fixing components on various equipment, testing and analyzing flash pyrolysis products (all under the supervision of a research scientist). Testing may include Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Mass Spectrometry (MS), and Gas Chromatography (GC). Maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment.

Assist with laboratory testing as required.

Ability to learn.

Interest in laboratory work.

Organized.

Current UW student in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related natural science or engineering discipline.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Basic exposure to a laboratory setting.

Problem solving capabilities.

Works well independently and in team environments.

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