Materials Lab Technician

**Position Title: Materials Lab Technician**

**Evercloak Inc.**

**(Kitchener-Waterloo)**

Do you want to be part of an organization that is developing technology that will drastically change our environmental impact worldwide? Are you interested in an opportunity to learn, grow, and develop with an organization that is preparing for growth?

At Evercloak, we have a unique job opportunity for a recent post-secondary graduate from chemical engineering, chemistry or nanotechnology with a strong desire to be a part of our growing start-up company. In this position, the Materials Lab Technician will be responsible for following standard operating procedures to evaluate Evercloak’s technology components and products. The lab technician will work closely with Evercloak’s Coating Specialist, Product Development Lead and other members of the team to evaluate key raw materials, membranes, and coatings.

**What does Evercloak do?**

Evercloak is an award-winning cleantech start-up based in Waterloo, Ontario. We are passionate about advanced material innovation with the vision of passing on a healthy planet for future generations.

Evercloak is revolutionizing how buildings are cooled. As an award-winning start-up, our aim is to improve indoor air comfort without further warming the planet. Our refrigerant-free dehumidification systems, powered by Evercloak's graphene-oxide proprietary membrane technology, can improve building cooling efficiency by up to 50%. Join us in shaping a cooler, greener future.

**What you’ll do**

The Materials Lab Technicianwill work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment, balancing requirements across engineering, chemistry and manufacturing to:

- Follow established QC techniques/methods for assessing quality of key raw materials and membranes;
- Accurately collect and record work;
- Test, analyze and interpret data in collaboration with the engineering team;
- Use PPE and technical equipment responsibly, and
- Ensure equipment is calibrated, maintained and in good working order.
- A diploma or degree from an accredited post-secondary institution in a related technical field (e.g., chemistry, nanotechnology, chemical engineering),
- A solid understanding of analytical instrumentation, sample preparation, and materials characterization, such as UV-Vis, FTIR, rheology,
- Understanding of membrane gas separation processes is considered an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision once priorities have been established.
- Experience with a variety of computer software programs (MS Office) and online engagement platforms (e.g., Slack, Zoom)

**Alignment with Evercloak’s culture is important to our success. We would love to hear from you if you have most of the above and all the following**:

- You are excited and motivated by working on technology that will have a positive impact the environment.
- You enjoy and thrive in environments where you work on (and overcome) challenges.
- You are results-driven, dependable, and highly effective.
- You demonstrate leadership, integrity and are invested in the Evercloak’s vision and mission.
- You are goal-oriented and a self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced start-up culture.
- You can work effectively independently and in a small team environment.

**Other Important Details**

As a condition of employment with the Company, you will be required to provide us with your vaccination records for the complete COVID-19 two-dose vaccination series. Only vaccines approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization will be accepted. If you are not able to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine for reasons protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code, you must provide a request for accommodation.

**I am interested How do I apply?**

Please read the instructions carefully.Applications for this position should be submitted to Plum’s Talent Resilience Platform. Applications should include:
1)Cover letter and resume

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $52,000.00-$57,500.00 per year

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person