Research Associate - Carbon Analyst

$60,000 - $85,000/Yr

Earthoptics - Emeryville, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Emeryville, CA

51-100 employees

About the position

The Research Associate - Carbon Analyst at EarthOptics plays a crucial role in revolutionizing sustainable agriculture through advanced soil analysis techniques. This position involves working with proprietary sensor technologies and machine learning to create accurate soil maps, ultimately helping farmers and ranchers increase their yields sustainably. The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure the continuous operation of elemental analyzers and to maintain high-quality standards in soil sample analysis.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert carbon analyst using various techniques such as dry combustion, acidification, and spectroscopic methods.
• Coordinate with upstream and downstream teams to ensure continuous operation of elemental analyzers.
• Maintain short turnaround times for soil sample processing and quality control metrics.
• Work with vendors and engineers to onboard cooperative robots for sample exchanges.
• Optimize elemental analysis methods to maximize throughput while retaining quality.
• Proactively maintain instruments and equipment used in analysis.
• Train, guide, and supervise a seasonal workforce during peak production periods.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment during all phases of operation.
• Organize and operate an extensive soil library and manage shipping and receiving of samples.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in physical sciences (completed or in-process).
• 1 year of hands-on experience with elemental analysis.
• Experience with laboratory robotics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience working in a scaling startup environment.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance