Process R&D Co-op

Sublime Systems is a technology company commercializing affordable, ultra-low-carbon cement. Sublime's breakthrough replaces the industry's legacy fossil fuel-fired kilns with an electrochemical system that operates at ambient temperature, eliminating the use of fossil fuel and the need for limestone, resulting in low-carbon, low-embodied energy cement. This technology has the potential to drive gigaton-scale CO2 reductions in an industry responsible for 8 percent of global emissions. Sublime is backed by mission-aligned investors, including The Engine, Prime Impact Fund, Energy Impact Partners, and Lowercarbon Capital. We are building a diverse and collaborative team of folks who are "amped about cement" (pun intended), who share our values (excellence, creativity, and teamwork), and our motivation to create a better world. 

Position Overview  

This is an exciting opportunity to transform how the world makes cement. Sublime Systems seeks a creative and hard-working scientist/engineering co-op to support the development of our technology on the R&D scale. In this role you will gain valuable hands-on experience in small scale reactor design and operation, utilizing a variety of characterization techniques to assess material properties and performance, analyzing and interpreting results, and exposure to experimental planning and prioritization.  

The ideal candidate is a hard-working scientist or engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities consistent with R&D. This role is expected to be hands-on in the lab assisting in R&D efforts to develop and optimize the Sublime Process to meet material performance metrics. Successful candidates will be results-driven, proactive, and effective in managing their own time efficiently.  

This is a paid full time (40 hr/wk) in person position located in Somerville, MA. 

Responsibilities include:

• Daily operation of laboratory-scale chemical reactors 
• Routine synthesis and processing of cementitious materials 
• Leading physical, chemical, and mechanical characterization of synthesized materials 
• Analyzing data, interpreting results, and presenting conclusions to the larger team 
• Championing safety, especially in the design and operation of chemical reactors 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Actively pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science & Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field 
• Basic understanding of reactor design and chemical engineering fundamentals 
• Familiarity with physical, chemical, and mechanical characterization techniques, such as Laser Diffraction, ICP-OES, SEM, XRF, XRD, titrations, UV-Vis, compressive testing, etc. 
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture 
• ·Superior communication skills, including the ability to speak up and ask questions, and convey progress and results in both informal and formal settings 
•  Previous internship or laboratory experience 
• A basic understanding of reactor design and/or material characterization techniques 
• A strong sense for safety, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and manage their own time effectively 
• A willingness to speak up, ask questions, and suggest new ideas! 
• A good sense of humor! 

Sublime Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your Right to Work In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Sublime Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.