Lead Analytical Scientist

Charm Industrial
Fort Lupton, Colorado
Full Time
Posted January 9, 2026
Biomass Energy
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Job Description

The Lead Analytical Scientist at Charm will oversee the development and operation of the analytical laboratory, conducting high-impact measurements and data analysis to support carbon removal initiatives, material characterization, and operational problem-solving in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead development and management of the analytical laboratory to deliver high-impact measurements and data analysis.
  • Continuously develop and refine measurement methods for characterizing Charm's materials and processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, and other teams to support business and operational goals.
  • Plan, collect, and evaluate samples from various business activities such as biomass processing, pyrolysis, and injection.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on chemical principles and sampling methods to inform research, sales, and production strategies.

Requirements

  • Experience leading the development and management of an analytical laboratory, including delivering high impact measurements and data conclusions for a scientific organization.
  • Proven ability to continuously develop and refine measurement methods in a laboratory setting.
  • Strong knowledge of chemical principles, sampling methods, and the ability to plan, collect, and evaluate samples captured throughout business activities such as biomass, pyrolysis, and injection.
  • Experience functioning as a subject matter expert on chemical principles and sampling methods.
  • Ability to influence strategy around how studies are conducted, how problems are quantified, and how solutions are developed using subject matter expertise.
  • Experience collaborating closely with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, measurement reporting, verification, and development organizations.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning, collecting, and evaluating samples from various business activities including biomass, pyrolysis, and injection processes.
  • Ability to contribute to unlocking real-world carbon dioxide removals and discovering and characterizing new behaviors of materials relevant to the company's mission.
  • Educational background or experience sufficient to serve as a subject matter expert in chemical principles and sampling methods (specific degree requirements are not explicitly stated but implied).

Benefits & Perks

Stock options
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%
Paid time off, including parental leave
A yearly professional development stipend
Healthy snacks for onsite employees
A chance to pivot into a role in climate

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