Materials Science Manager

Company Overview

Founded in 2019, Brimstone developed a breakthrough process to decarbonize cement production, one of the leading drivers of climate change. Our team is now scaling up to refine our process further and to build our first production facilities. We’re assembling an all-star group of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to a better world.

If this sounds like you, join us in helping to solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have a blast while doing it!).

Job Brief

The Materials Science Manager will be responsible for leading a talented and multidisciplinary Materials Science team working on rock analysis and process characterization, feed material preparation, and rock/process/product integration by continuous data collection and understanding. The Material Science manager will be responsible for promoting and managing cross-collaboration with other technical teams in the company and providing timely delivery of high quality data and feed materials to support R&D and Engineering efforts at Brimstone. The ideal candidate is an effective team-player who is enthusiastic about contributing to Brimstone’s mission to decarbonize cement. This position reports to the VP of Material Science & Geology. 

This role is based in Oakland, California and is an on-site position.

Key Focus Areas of the role may include:

• Be a thoughtful leader to the Material Science team by leading and supporting team members on projects like material analysis and characterization, data analysis, and rock-process-product integration

• Provide support to the analytical team on method development and improvement, and help to establish priorities by working closely with other technical teams

• Work on optimization of rock upstream processing

• Support the execution of product testing and development

• Collaborate and support other functions of the company to deliver end to end results and independently establish and promote communication with other technical teams

• Proactively identify future projects to benefit product development, process improvement, and analytical capabilities

• Provide timely feed materials for the development of Brimstone process and scale-up

• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering teams on equipment procurement 

• Actively participate in Brimstone data-based tools generation for process and product improvements

• Promote data collection and utilization via company specific programs

For this role, we’re looking for:

• PhD in Science including but not limited to Materials Science, Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology, Chemistry 

• Strong technical and management skills 

• Effective time management and the ability to prioritize multiple projects at one time, and help team members with organization and prioritization

• Lab experience

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

Additional skills that are preferred but not required:

• Knowledge of elemental analysis techniques (ICP-OES, XRF, XRD)

• Mineral processing experience

• Data science skills 

• Material characterization 

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

• Salary range for this role is $135,000 to 175,000 per year

• Company equity

• 401k retirement plan with 3% company contribution

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents

• Mental health benefits

• Generous paid time off policy

• 12-weeks of parental leave

• A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on climate change

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Brimstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We seek to build a unique team of individuals and create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are respected and appreciated. We credit our success to the values that we uphold, and to the different perspectives each team member brings every day.  We would never intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. 

We strive to provide an inclusive candidate experience. If there are any reasonable accommodations that you may need during the interview process, please let us know.