Laboratory Research Specialist

Your Job

Koch Technology Solutions (KTS), a Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) company and a leader in technology licensing, is looking to add a Laboratory Research Specialist to our Chadds Ford, PA location.

The Laboratory Research Specialist will be an integral part of the KTS lab and pilot plant facility, supporting our Li-Pro business of direct lithium extraction (DLE).

Our Team

Chadds Ford, PA laboratory is a satellite location of KTS.

We are a lean team that rapidly evaluates the technical novelty of new offerings for our licensing business.

We focus primarily on early-stage proof of concept to pilot scale operations.

We operate with an entrepreneurial start up mentality, wearing various hats throughout the day.

What You Will Do


* Always maintain laboratory safety as the highest priority.

Ensure that safety protocols and checks are rigorously followed and immediately report any safety or compliance concerns.

Work safely with potentially hazardous chemicals, including strong acids, oxidizers, and flammable solvents, always adhering to best practices.


* Conduct hands-on laboratory analysis, including sample preparation and operating instruments such as ICP, GC, and FT-IR and UV-Vis spectrometers.

Perform acid/base titrations, measure catalyst particle size distributions, and other necessary tests.

You will be directly involved in critical data collection processes.


* Accurately document all data, observations, and experimental outcomes.

Maintain a thorough laboratory notebook and regularly consolidate data to draft detailed summary reports.


* Contribute as a motivated and engaged team member, collaborating effectively with fellow researchers, senior scientists, and the broader KTS team which can be in a remote setting.

Foster an environment where shared knowledge, mutual support, and open communication are key to achieving team goals.


* Take ownership of laboratory work related to the quality control of KTS' proprietary catalysts and sorbents.

This will include performing tasks such as titrations or batch polymerizations.


* Ensure proper storage and handling of laboratory chemicals, including high-pressure gas cylinders.

You will be responsible for safely disposing of waste chemicals in compliance with company and township regulations.


* Perform calibrations, regular maintenance, and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment to ensure consistent, high-quality results.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements (Basic Qualifications):


* Demonstrated experience working safely in a wet chemistry research laboratory, ensuring the safe handling of hazardous chemicals and are comfortable working with high-temperature or high-pressure equipment.


* Experience using hand tools (wrench, screwdriver) to assemble laboratory test equipment under supervisor guidance, general knowledge of laboratory equipment (balances, pipette transfer, titrations, types of glassware and safe handling) and exposure to analy...