Koloma is a geologic hydrogen company that leverages its technology, proprietary data, and human capital advantages to identify and commercialize these resources on a global scale. We are developing technologies that will enable the production of low cost, reliable, carbon-free hydrogen. Our team is led by seasoned energy executives and world-renowned technical thought leaders. We are looking for a fantastic Research Associate (Geology) to join our Columbus, Ohio team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related field
• 2-5 years’ of laboratory or field-based technical experience, including sample analysis
• Experience with quality assurance of data and trouble shooting
• Experience and or willing to learn to work with highly specialized lab equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in a physical science field (e.g., geology, environmental engineering, chemistry)
• Experience handling environmental samples, including rocks, soils, waters, and gases
• Experience handling hazardous materials/samples
• Experience reading academic papers
• Strong administrative skills, willing to liaise with multiple people on site and in office
• Data management basics

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for organizing samples of drill cuttings, gas, and liquids as they arrive to the laboratory
• Able and willing to be trained on various instrumentation to perform analysis of drill cuttings, rock core, gas, and liquid in the laboratory
• Responsible for quality assurance and control of analytical instrumentation and affiliated equipment, including leak checking, analyzing standards and blanks, instrument troubleshooting, and other lab related upkeep and maintenance
• Able and willing to be trained on procedures to support data collection, raw data processing, interpretation, and report generation
• Supervise a team of interns by providing hands on training and feedback. Assigning tasks based on project needs
• Collaborate to ensure efficient workflow and data integrity
• Adaptability to support team with any project they are working on as it changes often

Onboarding Notes:

• This role reports to the Lab Manager in our Columbus, OH office
• Basic training in managing equipment will be provided
• Industry-competitive compensation with significant stock option upside
• Koloma provides exceptional benefits including healthcare, vision, dental, and a retirement plan

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties or activities that are required, and some responsibilities may change.