Job Description
Job Description
Role : Materials Chemistry Lab Assistant (pt / flexible)
Location : 3 Loomis St, Bedford, MA
Part Time : Part Time, 25 hrs / week- with flexibility between 9am- 4pm.
On-Site : No virtual work is available. Local candidates / those within Bedford commute please.
About Folia : Folia Materials is an award-winning cleantech using advanced paper coating technology as our platform super material.
Folia’s POU Water Filters are on-sale at 2,500 grocers in Bangladesh. Folia’s paper microwave susceptors provide superior microwave foods and sustainability.
We are looking for individuals who take the initiative - in their work and community - to be a part of our success story.
Are you a current student seeking part time work or a recent graduate - versed in renewable materials / paper / chemical engineering?
Looking to build cutting-edge technical skills and lab work experience? We encourage you to read more and apply for this exciting opportunity.
Overview :
This role performs materials chemistry testing, analysis, qualification, documentation and deployment efforts for Folia Material’s breakthrough technology.
Responsibilities :
- 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.
- Ability to synthesize data and findings into succinct reports and presentations
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also contributing observations
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize requests and effectively manage multiple daily tasks
- Adaptability- ability to rapidly master new technical skills and identify roadblocks
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 cross-collaborate on multiple projects / research
- A thorough introduction to the startup world - you will experience, first-hand, how startups function
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) practices and formalisms
- Networking within Boston Greentech community including Greentown Labs and Industry Partners
- A close-knit team driven to sustainability and innovation
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