Scientist III, Analytical Chemistry

Who we are:

Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co - minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulder and a new demonstration facility underway in Jefferson County, we’re on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side . Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders, we’re building a company shaping the future of industry. If y ou’re looking to make an impact and join a team t hat’s driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:

As a Scientist III, Analytical Chemistry on the Development team, you serve as a fully qualified, experienced professional with deep expertise in analytical chemistry methods for metals analysis in solids and solutions. You lead and execute complex analytical work to support R D and engineering initiatives, independently drive method development and problem resolution, and provide advanced technical guidance across the organization. This role requires sound judgment, creative problem-solving, and the ability to adapt established approaches to address novel or ambiguous analytical challenges.

Responsibilities include:

Independently develop, validate, optimize, and execute analytical methods to support evolving R D, engineering, and operational needs

Perform routine to complex sample analyses within established turnaround times while ensuring data accuracy, quality, and reliability

Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to assess unusual or ambiguous results, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate actions

Serve as a technical resource for metals analysis, including interpretation of analytical data, uncertainty evaluation, and method limitations

Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and optimize analytical instrumentation with minimal supervision

Support advanced diagnostics and coordinate repairs or corrective actions for laboratory instrumentation as needed

Author, revise, and maintain SOPs, test methods, technical reports, and laboratory documentation in accordance with quality requirements

Evaluate emerging analytical technologies, methodologies, and instrumentation and provide recommendations based on technical feasibility and laboratory needs.

Provide technical input regarding laboratory equipment selection, capabilities, and future analytical requirements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support laboratory priorities, project objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives

Communicate analytical findings, technical recommendations, and potential risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Build effective working relationships with internal and external partners and adapt communication style to differing audiences

Provide informal technical guidance and mentoring to junior scientists, analysts, or laboratory personnel as needed

Support general laboratory operations, including inventory management, organization, and compliance activities

Follow all workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and safe laboratory practices; proactively identify and communicate potential safety concerns

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What we need you to bring to the team:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline required.

5+ years of related industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (excluding internships, co-ops, and other school projects)

Complete knowledge and full understanding of analytical chemistry principles, theories, and practices within area of specialization

Extensive hands-on experience with ICP-OES, including method development, validation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization

Experience operating and interpreting data from multiple analytical instruments such as ICP-MS, XRF, XRD, and elemental analyzers

Strong experience with complex sample preparation techniques, including four-acid digestion and fusion methods

Ability to work independently on problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable and sometimes incomplete factors

Demonstrated ability to use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select appropriate methods and resolve issues using existing and modified approaches

Skilled in identifying root causes and resolving analytical issues through creative and practical problem-solving techniques

Ability to independently manage assigned work, with review occurring primarily at critical milestones or key deliverables

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Proven ability to c…