Product Chemistry R&D Co-op
Sublime Systems
Product
Somerville, MA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Sublime is advancing a breakthrough, clean, efficient, low-waste process for manufacturing cement, the essential ingredient in the most-consumed human-made material on Earth: concrete. Replacing 200-year-old manufacturing methods that are reliant on kilns running hotter than lava, our near-ambient-temperature, electrochemical technology manufactures industry-accepted cement and critical minerals. We’re partnering with leading general contractors, concrete producers, developers, and technology hyperscalers to deploy our clean, durable, beautiful Sublime Cement® in infrastructure that is defining the future of clean construction. Backed by some of the world’s largest cement producers, leading private investors, and the U.S. Department of Energy, we are assembling a talented, collaborative team that is "amped about cement" (pun intended) and committed to operating on the frontiers of material science, manufacturing, industry, construction, and commercial partnerships, to advance cement innovation that will endure for the next millennium.
Position Overview
Sublime Systems seeks a creative and dynamic R&D Co-op or Intern to contribute to the development of our next-generation cement. The co-op or intern will be responsible for conducting research including hands-on lab-scale testing, data analysis, and literature reviews. As a member of Sublime Systems’ R&D team, the R&D co-op or intern will work closely with the company’s experienced researchers and will receive extensive mentorship. This is an exciting opportunity to be on the frontier of transforming how the world makes cement.
The role will focus on the development and testing of Sublime Systems’ decarbonized cement. This role is expected to be hands-on, with a significant amount of time spent engaging in lab testing. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a laboratory, and is results-driven, detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
This is a paid full time (40 hr/wk) in person position located in Somerville, MA.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing experiments in the laboratory including preparing and testing samples of Sublime Cement and cementitious materials
- Measuring cement material properties such as heat release, compressive strength, setting time, and flow characteristics in Sublime Systems’ laboratory
- Milling Sublime products in R&D ball mill to measure the effectiveness of additives and milling parameters on performance
- Analyzing data, interpreting results, and presenting findings to Sublime’s team
- Contributing to the development of Sublime’s process through literature reviews
- Championing safety, especially in the development and execution of experimental processes
- Fostering Sublime Systems’ reputation by delivering innovative solutions
- Helping to develop a supportive, innovative, and dynamic company culture
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Pursuing a B.S. in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science or engineering, chemical engineering, materials chemistry, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of materials science fundamentals, including basic materials chemistry and mechanics of materials concepts.
- Able to perform lab work including preparing cement material test specimens, setting up and operating testing equipment, and recording results.
- Able to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Familiarity with physical and chemical characterization techniques such as compression testing, SEM, XRD, XRF, BET, and ICP is a plus.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, distill information, consult, and suggest new approaches.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture.
- Balance, perspective, and a good sense of humor.
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