Process Technician

Department Summary

The Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) is a cross‑campus technology‑translation entity at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). ICM translates pioneering carbon management solutions from the (laboratory) bench‑scale to pre‑commercial/commercial‑scale devices, prototypes, and (software) solutions. ICM's activities span two major focus areas: (1) Technologies for carbon dioxide removal (from the atmosphere), utilization, and avoidance, and (2) Technologies for creating new supply chains, and processing approaches for critical materials and elements (e.g., Li, Ni, Co, Mn, Mo) that are foundational to accelerating the clean energy transition, as well as reducing the carbon footprint of extractive processes.

ICM is organized into action teams that are convergent, agile, and world‑class. Prominently, these action teams have enabled ICM‑born technologies to be awarded the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, and the 2021 Liveability Challenge, among others. ICM's technologies are now being commercialized via spin‑out companies including Carbon Built Inc., Concrete‑AI Inc., and Equatic Inc.

The Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking an experienced Electrolyzer Test Technician to join its interdisciplinary team. The candidate will play a critical role in advancing UCLA's pioneering carbon management technologies by executing controlled laboratory experiments focused on electrolytic cell and catalyst performance. Responsibilities include conducting reproducibility studies, implementing rigorous quality control and assurance protocols to ensure data integrity, and performing detailed post‑experiment analyses using advanced analytical techniques.

The position demands meticulous documentation of experimental procedures, observations, and results, alongside preparing technical reports and contributing to internal data summaries. The candidate will work collaboratively within a dynamic research team to identify experimental challenges, analyze root causes, and develop effective solutions. Strong communication skills are essential for reporting findings and proposing improvements that support the translation of cutting‑edge carbon management innovations from bench‑scale research to scalable commercial applications.

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

• Hands‑on experience with laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and quality control practices. (Required)
• Experience developing or following SOPs in a regulated lab setting. (Preferred)
• Experience with electrochemical cell testing and solution analysis (ICP‑OES, UV‑vis, DIC, XRD, etc.). (Preferred)
• Strong analytical and documentation skills with attention to detail. (Required)
• Proven ability to identify problems, troubleshoot effectively, and implement solutions. (Required)
• Self‑starter with excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and within a team. (Required)
• Familiarity with QA/QC methods in a lab or R&D setting. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated contributions to scientific projects (e.g., publications, patents, reports). (Preferred)
• Passion for advancing carbon removal and environmental solutions. (Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
• Master's Degree Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field. (Preferred)

• Background Check:
  Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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