Position: Principal Material Scientist
Manager: Alex Goodwin, SVP Product and Engineering
Location: Westwood, MA (Onsite)
About the Company enVerid Systems is a leader in indoor air quality and energy efficiency for commercial buildings. Our Sorbent Ventilation Technology™ (SVT) improves indoor air quality, lowers a building’s carbon footprint, and reduces first costs and operating costs for new and existing HVAC systems. enVerid is a commercial-stage start-up backed by leading climate tech venture capital investors including Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Arosa Capital Management, and Building Ventures.
About the Role As a Principal Material Scientist at enVerid Systems, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our innovative air treatment technologies, overseeing the production and performance of cutting-edge sorbents that enhance indoor air quality and contribute to a sustainable future. This position reports directly to our SVP of Product & Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Research and develop the performance and appearance of our current sorbent technology
- Develop new formulations of sorbent materials for air treatment applications
- Represent enVerid technically to customers and partners and prepare outward facing materials for customer queries and presentations.
- Collaborate closely with the Engineering Team on new product development and testing
- Oversee our sorbent production process (1-2x per year) and ensure all quality standards are met
- Lead the quality control and assurance of our sorbent and filter technology
- Ensure the safety and compliance of sorbent products with relevant standards and codes
- Evaluate our vendors and supply chain and improve the manufacturing process of our sorbent
- Maintain detailed documentation of current sorbent production processes and develop backup plans for supply disruptions
Qualifications
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science or equivalent
- 4 years’ experience in the synthesis and production of organic and inorganic materials
- Firm understanding of gas sorbents and gas separation processes
- Practical, working knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry
- Highly motivated and self-directed team player. Exemplifies creativity and resourcefulness in problem-solving.
- Ability to thrive in a startup environment and deliver good business results with minimal resources
- Exemplifies our company values: collaborative, innovative, reliable, and proactive
Preferred Qualifications
- Track record of taking new materials from development to production
- Experience with commercial-scale toll manufacturing of bulk chemicals
- Experience in manufacturing and working with materials for gas separation and adsorption
