📍Berkeley, CA — Bakar Labs for Energy & Materials (Onsite) |💲120K-$160K | ⏰ Full-time
Transition Metal Solutions is on a mission to meet the critical mineral demand driven by the accelerating energy transition. We are pioneering a solution that enhances metal recovery from low-grade ores and waste stockpiles — extending mine life and reducing the environmental impact of mining and metal extraction. Our platform combines empirical testing, advanced DNA sequencing, and computational methods to develop tailored solutions that harness wild microbial communities to increase metal recovery, while significantly reducing water and energy use.
We're a Seed-stage company backed by leading climate, deep tech, and energy investors across the US, Europe, and Australia. With the first iteration of our platform complete, we are now focused on scaling to industrial pilots over the next year.
We're looking for an experienced geochemistry / environmental chemistry generalist to accelerate project delivery and R&D throughput as customer demand grows. You'll be mostly responsible for geochemical work but also help with analytical workflows.
This is an onsite, full-time position out of Bakar Labs (next to the UC Berkeley Campus), with regular travel to UCB’s Richmond Field Station (~20 minutes from campus), where we conduct sample preparation and larger-scale empirical testing work. You will report directly to the Head of R&D and collaborate closely with our molecular and computational biology scientists. This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for a scientist with at least 2 years of industry experience who can work independently from day one with minimal hands-on training.
Ideal candidates possess formal training in geochemistry, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, earth and planetary sciences, or related engineering fields. A PhD with 2-6 years or an MS with 6-8 years of relevant work experience is required.
Scientific & Technical Experience (we prefer candidates with experience in several of the following)