Eden GeoPower Inc. "Eden" is developing electro-hydraulic fracturing technologies to increase the recovery of subsurface resources. Our goal is to develop sustainable electric stimulation methods to decrease water use, underground water contamination, wastewater production, air pollution, and induced seismicity associated with current hydraulic stimulation methods. To date, the company has secured funding from the United States National Science Foundation, MIT, MassCEC, Ameren, United States Department of Energy - ARPA-E, Good Growth Capital, and other venture capital and industry investors.
Position Overview
The Laboratory R&D Geoscientist will work directly with the Laboratory R&D Lead to expand the rock mechanics experimental program in the Company. The role requires knowledge of advanced geotechnical testing techniques and protocols; experience with experimental design and apparatus development; and a curiosity-driven mindset. You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers and scientists, conduct novel geomechanical tests, support on-going research programs, and expand the IP of the company.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Take an active role in the development of new experimental apparatuses and testing protocols;
- Conduct diverse geomechanics experiments including core flooding investigations, reactive transport, and proppant and rock strength/fracturing tests using High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) Triaxial cells;
- Ensure that all the equipment in the laboratory is working, calibrated and is fit for purpose;
- Develop the Lab Safety Protocol and other EHS duties;
- Conduct fundamental and advanced research to support field investigations, and to test and develop new technologies before their deployment in the field;
- Training of new technicians in the R&D laboratory;
- Willingness to learn and share knowledge and challenges to benefit the team;
- Excellent technical and team communication skills;
- Prepare and present project updates, technical presentations and reports for the client;
- Prepare governmental reports, funding proposals, research papers, presentations, etc
Minimum Qualifications
- MS in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological/Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience (including research work completed during MS/PhD degree);
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to make technically sound recommendations with incomplete information;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Eligible to work in the US without immediate sponsorship (F1 OPT, J1 AT are ok)
- PhD in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological/Mechanical Engineering or similar
- 5+ years of laboratory experience (including research work completed during MS/PhD degree);
- Experience with HPHT triaxial cells conducting geo-mechanical tests, and/or reactive transport, core flooding, or permeability investigations
- Microfluidics and geochemical skills is a bonus;
- Familiarity with equipment design, fabrication, and troubleshooting. Expertise with CAD/CAM is highly desirable;
- Experience with data acquisition and control systems (hardware and software). Mechatronics is a plus;
- Good/Advanced programming skills in Matlab/Python. LabView and C++ are a bonus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to make technically and economically sound recommendations with incomplete information
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team
- Medical, dental, vision
- Vacation - Federal holidays off, Thanksgiving holidays, Christmas and New Year, 10 additional workdays per year (2-weeks) vacation time
- Sick days, bereavement time
- Bonuses based on the size/impact of contracts, patents, awards, etc
-
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Research -
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Eden by 2x
See who you knowGet notified about new Geoscientist jobs in Boston, MA.
Sign in to create job alertSimilar jobs
-
Operations Geologist
Operations Geologist
Matador Resources Company
-
Field Geologist
Field Geologist
Insight Global
-
Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Navarro Research and Engineering
-
Geologist / Environmental Scientist
Geologist / Environmental Scientist
TERRY Environmental Services
-
TCEQ - Geoscientist III (00040075)
TCEQ - Geoscientist III (00040075)
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
-
Field Geoscientist
Field Geoscientist
ConeTec
-
Environmental Geologist/Scientist
Environmental Geologist/Scientist
LaBella Associates
-
Entry Level Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Entry Level Geologist/Environmental Scientist
HRP Associates, Inc.
-
Sr. Project Geologist- Exton, PA
Sr. Project Geologist- Exton, PA
KOMAN Holdings, LLC
-
Contract Geophysicist - 6 Months (with possibility to transition to fulltime)
Contract Geophysicist - 6 Months (with possibility to transition to fulltime)
Eden
-
Geologist, Engineer, or Environmental Scientist
Geologist, Engineer, or Environmental Scientist
Ford & Associates, Inc.
-
Project Geologist
Project Geologist
Essel Environmental
-
Staff Geologist
Staff Geologist
KEMRON Environmental Services
-
Senior Geoscientist -Offshore Mexico
Senior Geoscientist -Offshore Mexico
Talos Energy
-
Computational Geoscientist
Computational Geoscientist
Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc.
-
Senior Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Senior Geologist/Environmental Scientist
HRP Associates, Inc.
-
Geologist/Environmental Scientist (NY/NJ/PA)
Geologist/Environmental Scientist (NY/NJ/PA)
HETI
-
Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer
Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer
LaBella Associates
-
Senior Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Senior Geologist/Environmental Scientist
HRP Associates, Inc.
-
Field Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Field Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
ConeTec
-
Senior Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Senior Geologist/Environmental Scientist
HRP Associates, Inc.
-
Project Geologist
Project Geologist
Hire Resolve US - Executive Personnel Agency
-
Geologist III (2799)
Geologist III (2799)
Navarro Research and Engineering
-
Project Geologist
Project Geologist
Tanaq Environmental, LLC
-
Staff Geologist
Staff Geologist
C2Earth, Inc.
-
Staff Geologist
Staff Geologist
UES
-
Staff Geologist
Staff Geologist
UES
People also viewed
-
Geologist / Environmental Scientist
Geologist / Environmental Scientist
-
Environmental Scientist I / Geoscientist I Technician
Environmental Scientist I / Geoscientist I Technician
-
Staff Geologist
Staff Geologist
-
Senior Geologist
Senior Geologist
-
Geophysicist 1
Geophysicist 1
Looking for a job?
Visit the Career Advice Hub to see tips on interviewing and resume writing.
View Career Advice Hub