Senior Chemist

Zeno Power is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chemist to join our team in developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power System (RPS) technologies. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will play a critical role in advancing our mission to provide clean, plug-and-play power, anywhere in the universe.

• Conduct research and development of new chemical processing capabilities to support RPS technologies.
• Perform testing and analysis on existing compounds to capture properties, characteristics, and compatibility with new or existing RPS systems and technologies.
• Prepare, issue, and present on relevant experimental process, results, and conclusions.
• Prepare samples for analysis using analytical instrumentation.
• Plan, perform, and oversee a broad range of experiments from research to quality-controlled process execution.
• Oversee subcontractor chemistry work to ensure process methodology remains aligned with product needs, experiments are designed and run to Zeno quality expectations and standards, and review experimental data and process flow sheets prior to Zeno acceptance.

• B.S. in Chemistry with 8+ years of relevant industry experience, M.S. in Chemistry with 6+ years of relevant industry experience, or PhD with 4+ years relevant industry experience.
• Strong inorganic chemistry experience desired.
• Experience performing leadership functions in a laboratory is required.
• Experience working in glovebox and/or hot cell environments is desired.
• Experience working with radiological material is desired.
• Experience managing analytical equipment in a laboratory setting is desired.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead laboratory efforts with minimal direction.
• Able to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment.
• Ability to clearly demonstrate the ability to work either independently or as part of a team.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Competitive salary range: $115,000-160,000.
• Generous benefits package, including stock options, flexible paid time off, 401k plan with employer match, 16 weeks of paid family leave, annual employee wellness reimbursement and office supply stipend, health care reimbursement, and relocation assistance.

The position requires in-office presence in Seattle (South Lake Union) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work optional on Mondays and Fridays. Travel is required, approximately 10-15% of the time. The physical demands of the job include sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands), and minimal lifting of up to 15 pounds. The work environment is standard and/or sitting, with a focus on visual and audio tasks.