Materials Chemistry Lab Tech

Bedford, MA

Part Time to Full Time

Student (College)

Folia Materials is an award-winning cleantech technology startup. We are looking for individuals who take the initiative - in their work and community - to join our rapidly growing, fast-paced team. Folia’s exclusive products are Antiviral Face Masks & POU Water Filters, which are produced using an innovative green chemistry process & large-scale paper machinery to manufacture low-cost nano-metal functionalized materials that create new bio-based products.

This part-time or full-time position is ideal for a motivated renewable materials/paper/chemical engineering student or recent graduate seeking a role that will build cutting-edge technical skills. The candidate will play a role in prototyping, scale-up, qualification, and deployment efforts for Folia Material’s breakthrough technology. Candidates who can demonstrate a track record of rapidly mastering new technical skills are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will be responsible for technical R&D in Folia Material’s Lab in suburban Boston, MA. This position involves the following:

Laboratory R&D to investigate and characterize the efficacy and properties of novel coating materials
Perform product testing, including but not limited to the use of analytical instruments, visual inspections, and sample preparation for third-party chemical analysis
Ensure that testing, characterization, and inspection data reports are completed and organized in support of the Quality Management System.

What we look for:

Ability to perform analytical laboratory testing with consistent rigor and attention to detail
Proficiency in understanding technical specifications and procedures.
Willingness to speak up with observations and ability to synthesize data and findings into succinct reports and presentations
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple daily tasks

Qualifications:

Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (chemical engineering, environmental engineering, renewable materials chemistry, paper science and engineering, fiber/textile science) is required.
Recent graduates in the aforementioned disciplines
Experience in cellulosic materials, pulp, paper, or textiles is helpful
Experience working in a laboratory, maintaining and operating equipment, and maintaining records and reports of product development activities is preferred.

We Offer You:

Professional Development - opportunity to work with several departments and on many different projects
A thorough introduction to the startup world - you will experience, first-hand, how startups function
Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) practices and formalisms

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