Technology Team Manager

As the Technology Team Manager, you will oversee the R&D and operations of the technology team. This role requires a fundamental understanding of carbonate chemistry, experience in natural and engineered systems, and a strong scientific aptitude. A successful candidate will have extensive experience leading scientific teams and providing operational oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality data analysis, method development and experimental execution.

This role will work closely with CREW Carbon’s world-class Scientific Advisors and CEO to define scientific priorities, mentor technology team members, and drive CREW’s mission through innovative research and rigorous analysis. A key component of this role will deepen the scientific impact of alkalinity enhancement in wastewater as well as other applications, such as agriculture and rivers.

A successful candidate will continue to position CREW Carbon as a leader in the carbon removal industry, expanding our reach and impact. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented, mission-driven scientist with experience in leading scientific teams, managing complex research projects, and bridging laboratory and field operations to deliver actionable, high-quality results.

This position is a full-time role. Location will be onsite at our labs and office in New Haven, CT.

• Lead and mentor the technology team, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence.
• Set the strategic direction for scientific research programs, ensuring alignment with CREW’s technology goals and carbon removal verification requirements.
• Oversee laboratory and field operations, including protocols, SOPs, equipment use, troubleshooting, safety, data management, and data quality control.
• Collaborate closely with CREW’s Product team, including data engineering and biogeochemical modeling, to leverage CREW’s data infrastructure, integrate experimental and operational data, and produce actionable insights.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Product teams to ensure seamless integration of R&D outputs into technology deployment.
• Drive scientific innovation through experimental design, data analysis, and method development.
• Maintain internal & external relationships, including running meetings, setting agendas, and tracking follow-up items.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of scientific staff.

• PhD or masters in geochemistry, biogeochemistry, environmental sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of proven experience managing and leading a scientific team, ideally within a field and lab research environment.
• Strong proficiency in analytical chemistry techniques (e.g., ICP-MS, ICP-OES, IC, and TIC Analyzer) and experience with statistical programming and geochemical modeling (e.g., Python, R, Mat Lab, PHREEQC).
• Extensive experience in conducting field and lab research, including designing and executing experiments, collecting samples, and performing data analysis.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs and adapt to dynamic, fast-paced startup environments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing startup environment where priorities can shift on a monthly basis.
• Practice extreme ownership (no task is too small).
• Love being in the trenches with your team and working with high empathy.
• Have a growth and adaptive mindset.

• Postdoctoral or applied experience in a relevant scientific field with a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in startups, especially in early-stage technology development and scaling.
• Familiarity with carbon removal MRV methodologies or environmental compliance.

Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of the total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity through the form of option grants, flexible paid time off, 401(k) plan, well equipped office environment, and health benefits offerings.

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