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Product Application Engineer – Textiles
Position Overview:
A unique opportunity to join a fast-growing and innovative startup in the Minneapolis-St Paul area. Claros Technologies is an advanced materials company developing sustainable solutions for a variety of industries. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Product Application Engineer to join our team. As a Product Application Engineer, you will be supporting application development, identifying customer needs, implementing training, and being a customer facing member of the technical team for Claros’ textile products.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- Contribute to new product development under the direction of the Lead Materials Engineer
- Support development programs by generating demonstration tools, standard operating procedures, and training materials
- Diagnose and solve customer application issues
- Act as a go-between for customers and the research and development team through fostering relationships and developing technical understanding of customer needs
- Coordinate and drive applications with global textile partners
- Recognize opportunities for new product development
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
- Experience working with customers to solve technical problems
- Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Travel:
May include up to 30% domestic/international
Desired Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following:
- Two (2) or more years of experience in application engineering
- Four (4) years of experience working in the textile or dyeing and printing industry
Claros Technologies offers competitive salary and benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance as well as 401k plans.
For more information, please visit www.clarostech.com
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
MAterials Engineer
Position Overview:
A unique opportunity to join a fast-growing and innovative startup in the Minneapolis-St Paul area. Claros Technologies is an advanced materials company developing sustainable solutions for a variety of industries. The company is looking for a talented Materials Scientist. The scientist must have at minimum BS degree in materials science, materials engineering, materials chemistry or a related field. Master’s or PhD in materials science with expertise in Polymer Chemistry preferred.
Major Areas of Accountability:
– Conduct laboratory R&D experiments under direct supervision of the lead scientist. This include sample preparation, data collection and analysis, and suggest improvement of experimental protocols and formulations. Innovation is highly encouraged.
– Record experimental procedures and results in a laboratory notebook and maintain confidentiality.
– Write research reports, manuscripts for publication, and participate in all activities or meetings organized or attended by the company whenever needed.
– Provide training and mentorship to other team members
– Maintain laboratory equipment and facility
– Maintain a clean, friendly and safe work environment
Required Qualifications
• BS in materials science, materials engineering, materials chemistry or related field.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment and chemical laboratory operations.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following:
• MS or PhD in materials science, materials engineering, materials chemistry or related field with experience in polymer chemistry
• Surface and materials characterization techniques
• Nanoparticle synthesis and characterization
• Organic or inorganic synthesis
• Surface coating and functionalization
• Polymer/Textile chemistry
senior laboratory Technician/Analyst
Position Overview:
A unique opportunity to join a fast-growing and innovative startup in the Minneapolis-St Paul area. Claros Technologies is an advanced materials company developing sustainable solutions for a variety of industries.
The laboratory Technician performs the day-to-day Testing of the laboratory in accordance with the identified method and applicable ISO/IEC 17025 requirements as well as any additional requirements.
Essential Job Functions:
• Plan and perform daily laboratory Testing
• Help new method development, modifying existing methods and validation under the guidance of the laboratory technical manager
• Report common/routine opinions and interpretations, including quantifiers (flags)
• Conduct equipment checks
• Participate in proficiency testing activities
• Keep accurate records
• Mentor or educate others as needed
Required Qualifications:
Education: Four-year college degree in a scientific field or equivalent laboratory experience.
Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of chemical and environmental laboratory activities and associated equipment.
Experience: At least five years of practical, hands-on laboratory experience.
We are always looking for talent!
If you share our passions and have a skillset that you believe could help Claros Technologies grow, please send us your resume! In the near future we may be seeking Material Engineers, Organic Chemists, Technology Sales and Lab Technicians. Positions are in Minneapolis, MN.