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Activated Carbon Scientist/Engineer
Job in
Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01813, USA
Listed on 2026-08-29
Listing for:
Capybara Energy
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-29
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biotechnology -
Engineering
Research Scientist, Process Engineer, Biotechnology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We need a carbon expert with first hand experience in hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) or the production of activated carbon from biomass or waste feed stocks.
Only applicants with proven experience in activated carbon synthesis will be considered.
Your RoleAs our Carbon Scientist, you’ll work on converting waste materials into carbon for critical energy-storage applications. This position will play a key role in the synthesis, conversion, and scale-up of carbon materials for our batteries.
Key Responsibilities:- Research methods for converting waste materials into functional activated carbon.
- Spearhead the design, synthesis, conversion techniques, and optimization strategies for carbon-based materials, aiming to tailor their physicochemical properties for HTC and activated carbon applications.
- Support scale-up processes from lab to pilot to commercial scale.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering and product development.
- Maintain rigorous documentation and ensure reproducibility of experiments.
Required:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with 2-5 years of relevant academic or industry experience in activated carbon synthesis.
- Proven experience with carbon conversion including, pre-treatment strategies, carbonization & activation pathways, pyrolysis, and HTC.
- Skilled in characterization & analysis techniques including but not limited to BET, SEM, XRD, TGA, and FTIR.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with electrochemistry, battery science, and energy storage.
- Programming experience for data analysis and visualization (Python, MATLAB, Origin, JMP, Minitab, etc.)
- Experience in unit operations, sizing equipment, and building pilot lines for carbon synthesis.
- Three weeks paid time off
- Sick pay
- Parental leave
- Ten paid holidays
- Health insurance
- 401K match
* U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is required due to federal contract requirements.
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