About Dioxycle
Dioxycle is developing next-generation electrified chemical manufacturing technologies that produce cheaper, cleaner and sovereign critical chemicals, key to mining, energy infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and consumer goods. Our technology uses electricity and widely available feedstocks (CO, CO2 emissions, salt streams) rather than fossil fuels, de-linking the production of critical chemicals from fossil-linked supply chains exposed to chokepoints, export bans, and price volatility.
We focus on chemicals where our direct electrified pathway simplifies complex multi-step fossil-fuel-based processes into fewer simpler steps; delivering a process that is both cleaner and cheaper. Having validated the superiority of our technology at our industrial module scale, we are now preparing for commercial deployment.
We are supported by world-class funders including Lowercarbon Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Gigascale Capital and have raised $40M to date. We operate from two centers in Paris and California (so whether you are passionate about outdoors or good food/art scenes, we have a location for you to join!)
Your Mission
Dioxycle is seeking a highly motivated R&D Analytical Chemistry Technician to scale our lab operations and capabilities as we develop our novel catalysis technology. We are seeking a positive, hard-working and meticulous individual who is excited about using their energy to make our analysis pipeline runs smoothly and timely so that the Dioxycle team can drive further innovation in electrolysis and have a tangible impact on global emissions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare samples for characterization on a daily basis
- Perform routine chemical and physical characterization, such as NMR, titration, DLS, compression tests, on a daily basis
- Prepare pilot-scale chemical feedstocks
- Carry out certain electrochemical characterization and contribute to development of new methods
- Take care of waste and gas management
- Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of our work spaces and help with daily cleaning
- Ensure sufficient consumable and lab supplies at all times
- Ensure safety rules are followed and assist in writing new rules, standard operating procedures and risk assessments
- Manage all collaborations with external laboratories for characterization techniques and write reports to share with the team
- Production of electrodes & carry out general lab operations (e.g. inventories, maintenance, quality control and testing) and automate tasks wherever possible
- Actively foster a culture of safety in the lab
Working conditions: The expected habitual working times for this role are 10am-6pm Monday to Thursday; 10am-5pm on Friday
Location: Onsite in Saint-Ouen, France
Qualifications:
To be fully comfortable with the job, you have at least 2+ years working experience in an industrial or research chemistry laboratory, and you may also have a Bachelor's or Master's in chemistry, material sciences (or related field).
Below are the skills we believe will enable you to be successful in this role.
2+ years of experience working in a lab/ industrial setting (including at least 1 work experience in a research lab or in industry)
Chemical characterization experience (NMR, DLS, Titration) are a plus.
Bachelor's or Master's in chemistry, material sciences or related field is appreciated but not required
Reliable, action-oriented, hard-working and low-ego
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Comfortable dealing with international and diverse teams
Passion for scaling climate solutions, commitment to take action, and strong work ethic
Fluent French (to talk with external suppliers, etc) and working-level English (which is our daily working language in the team)
Commitment to the mission and ambition
Irreproachable work ethic
Innovative spirit and problem-solving attitude
Anticipation capabilities
Safety and security awareness
Radical open-mindedness: no ego. Ideas first
Unique journey: We are an early-stage company with a world-class team and a flat structure.
Impact: We are building a product that will reshape century-old industrial processes to build a better, more sustainable and resilient world
People-first: We love our people. We are excited to see one another every morning when coming to work. We choose people and they choose us to share a similar excitement.
Feedback over ego: We are self-improving whilst helping others grow. We are no-ego doers and we are all responsible for shaping the company.
International team: We are an international team made up of over 12 nationalities, and hopefully many more soon!
Fun: We constantly strive to cultivate a great work atmosphere and organize regular team events.
Competitive compensation packages
Generous Employee Stock Ownership plans
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Ergonomic work stations & state-of-the-art equipment
2 x 30 minute intro call with the team to understand your career expectations, and answer your questions
60-minute technical video call with a presentation about yourself and brief case study, followed by technical questions, with Jackie (Senior R&D Engineer) and Fanny (Head of MEA Engineering)
Cofounder interview with David (Co-founder & CTO) or Sarah (Co-founder & CEO)
Onsite interview to meet the team, see the lab & have lunch with the team!
A series of reference calls with provided contacts