Analytical Technician

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. 

Sublime is seeking an Analytical Technician to support physical and chemical characterization of our cement materials. The technician will execute, improve upon, and maintain procedures that enable reliable characterization measurements. The technician will also contribute to commissioning, maintenance, and calibration of Sublime’s analytical instruments. This role is expected to be hands-on, with a significant amount of time spent in lab collecting data. Successful candidates will be results-driven, ambitious, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. 

The Analytical Technician will report to Sublime’s Analytical Manager. This position is full time in person at Sublime’s headquarters in Somerville, MA.  

• Commissioning, calibrating, and maintaining Sublime’s analytical instruments including SEM, ICP-OES, XRF, XRD, TGA, BET, and laser diffractometers under the guidance of the Analytical Manager.  
• Executing standard test methods to prepare samples for measurement, analyze materials, and record the results, ensuring rapid turnaround and high-quality data. 
• Identifying process improvements to make our team’s work more accurate and efficient. 
• Managing inventory of supplies and materials, and contributing to the organization and upkeep of our shared lab space. 
• Performing Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility studies to validate testing methods. 
• Working with a team of other scientists, engineers, and technicians to accomplish shared goals. 
• Championing safety, especially in the development of experimental processes. 
• Fostering a supportive, inclusive, innovative, and dynamic company culture. 
  

• Associate degree in chemistry, engineering, or physical science. Bachelor's degree preferred. 
• Experience working in a laboratory environment and performing physical and chemical characterization of materials. Knowledge of techniques such as SEM, XRD, XRF, BET, TGA, LD, ICP, FTIR, and/or Raman spectroscopy is a plus. 
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation to track and accomplish assigned tasks. 
• Ability to master existing analytical tools and protocols while proactively seeking out new methods to improve upon them. 
• Ability to make keen observations on process anomalies, recommend process improvements, and articulate findings. 
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment. 
• Ability to communicate with colleagues in a clear and professional manner. 
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs. 
• Ability to work safely and wear required PPE. 
• Ability to pay close attention to detailto carefully follow analytical procedures, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture. 
• Balance, perspective, and 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.

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