Laboratory Manager

Vema

Vema

Product · Full-time
Orléans, France
3,500 EUR per month
Posted on Jul 15, 2024

Position based in Orleans. CDI - Full time. Language - English fluency, French a plus. Start time: September 2024.

About the company

Vema is a climate tech startup working on unlocking clean hydrogen supply to accelerate industrial decarbonisation and transition to clean fuels. We do this by generating hydrogen from chemically reactive geological formations and can generate thousands of years of clean and carbon-free hydrogen production to fuel the energy transition. This technology is called stimulated hydrogen or orange hydrogen.

In order to unlock this potential, we are working on testing in our dedicated laboratory different classes of catalysts to accelerate by several orders of magnitude the natural rates of reaction.

About the role

We are looking for a mission-driven, experienced and climate-aware Lab Manager to oversee and organize R&D operations in our new laboratory. You will be in charge of technical team and will coordinate research activities with the rest of the R&D team.

This position will be part of Vema’s research team which includes several world-class researchers on the thermodynamics and geochemistry of stimulated hydrogen production.

The laboratory is situated in France, Orléans and we will expect you to relocate here.

Your responsibilities

  • Supervise daily operations in the laboratory
  • Plan experiments and handle plannings
  • Control supplies and equipment maintenance
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Train and supervise laboratory staff
  • Depending on the needs, you may sometimes be required to participate in the preparation of certain experiments.

As an early hire in a fast-growing company, success means your role will evolve towards more responsibilities. You will play a key role in our overall technical developments, company success and overall climate impact.

Required background

We are looking for a candidate who has previously held a managerial position in an R&D laboratory, with a strong team spirit and skills in organization and management. Ideally, you have a master's degree in general chemistry or chemical engineering. Experience in Earth sciences is a plus.

French is not mandatory but is a strong plus.

What we offer:

On top of the opportunity to make a difference within a climate startup, we offer:

  • Full time CDI
  • Competitive compensation and solid Stock Option package based on profile and experience
  • Benefits
  • Work ethics and integrity

And obviously, the unique opportunity to join the startup from its inception and play a critical role in its growth.

We believe that a diverse group of minds is key to solving the climate crisis and we strongly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and mission-driven company. If you’re excited about Vema but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with what you read in this offer, we encourage you to apply anyways!

How to apply:

Send us an email to florian.osselin@vema.earth, with resume and cover letter. We will get back to you shortly after.

Vema is an equal opportunity employer.