Location: New Haven, CT

Science Team Manager

Location: New Haven, CT
Job Type: Full Time
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About the role

As the Science Team Manager, you will oversee the R&D and operations of the science team. This role requires a fundamental understanding of carbonate chemistry, experience in natural and engineered systems,, and a strong scientific aptitude. A successful candidate will have extensive experience leading scientific teams and providing operational oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality data analysis, method development and experimental execution. This role will work closely with CREW Carbon’s world-class Scientific Advisors and CEO to define scientific priorities, mentor science team members, and drive CREW’s mission through innovative research and rigorous analysis. A key component of this role will deepen the scientific impact of alkalinity enhancement in wastewater as well as other applications, such as agriculture and rivers.

A successful candidate will continue to position CREW Carbon as a leader in the carbon removal industry, expanding our reach and impact. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented, mission-driven scientist with experience in leading scientific teams, managing complex research projects, and bridging laboratory and field operations to deliver actionable, high-quality results.

This position is a full-time role. Location will be onsite at our labs and office in New Haven, CT.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the science team, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence.
  • Set the strategic direction for scientific research programs, ensuring alignment with CREW’s technology goals and carbon removal verification requirements.
  • Oversee laboratory and field operations, including protocols, SOPs, equipment use, troubleshooting, safety, data management, and data quality control.
  • Collaborate closely with CREW’s Product team, including data engineering and biogeochemical modeling, to leverage CREW’s data infrastructure, integrate experimental and operational data, and produce actionable insights.
  • Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Product teams to ensure seamless integration of R&D outputs into technology deployment.
  • Drive scientific innovation through experimental design, data analysis, and method development.
  • Maintain internal & external relationships, including running meetings, setting agendas, and tracking follow-up items.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of scientific staff.

Experience Requirements

  • PhD in geochemistry, biogeochemistry, environmental sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience managing and leading a scientific team, ideally within a field and lab research environment.
  • Strong proficiency in analytical chemistry techniques (e.g., ICP-MS, ICP-OES, IC, and TIC Analyzer) and experience with statistical programming and geochemical modeling (e.g., Python, R, MatLab, PHREEQC).
  • Extensive experience in conducting field and lab research, including designing and executing experiments, collecting samples, and performing data analysis.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 lbs and adapt to dynamic, fast-paced startup environments.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing startup environment where priorities can shift on a monthly basis.
  • Practice extreme ownership (no task is too small).
  • Love being in the trenches with your team and working with high empathy.
  • Have a growth and adaptive mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Postdoctoral or applied experience in a relevant scientific field with a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications.
  • Experience in startups, especially in early-stage technology development and scaling.
  • Familiarity with carbon removal MRV methodologies or environmental compliance.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is competitive and will depend on many factors including experience, education, and expertise. We offer a competitive benefits package with insurance, vacation, retirement, and equity options.

About the company

CREW’s technology and services make wastewater treatment cheaper and more efficient, while permanently sequestering CO₂. 

Leveraging advanced chemistry, natural minerals, and AI, we’ve developed and are deploying a category-defining process intensification technology, with decarbonization at its core. Today, we help wastewater treatment facilities and operators:

  • Stabilize pH & alkalinity 24/7 
  • Eliminate hazardous chemicals & cut costs 
  • Avoid $100M+ infrastructure upgrades 
  • Capture & Store CO2

We are currently deploying this technology across the US and Europe. In addition, we’ve signed $30M+ in carbon removal offtake agreements with leading corporations looking to meet their climate goals, supercharging geographical CREW’s expansion. 

CREW has offices and labs in New Haven, CT and offices in Brooklyn, NY. 

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Wastewater Technology & Research Scientist

Location: New Haven, CT
Job Type: Full Time
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About the Role

CREW is seeking a highly motivated Wastewater Technology & Research Scientist to execute lab and field-based operations and research. This role will involve successfully executing benchtop and plant-scale experiments, designing experimental approaches, generating and interpreting empirical data, and utilizing existing data sets to optimize our carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology and quantify its impact on wastewater treatment processes. This role is ideal for someone with experience applying wastewater process design or environmental chemistry in both the field and in the lab. You will play a critical role in refining CREW’s enhanced weathering process in wastewater to ensure analytical rigor while supporting our mission to optimize wastewater treatment for removing CO2.

This is a hands-on role, requiring the initiative to take ownership of projects, drive experiments forward, and provide insights that help scale our technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Laboratory Research & Instrumentation:
    • Design, execute, and refine lab and field experiments to analyze nitrogen cycling, carbonate chemistry, and aqueous and solid mass balance in wastewater settings.
    • Run and maintain analytical instruments (e.g., ICP-MS, IC, TOC analyzers, spectrophotometers) for high-precision chemical measurements.
    • Maintain existing SOPs.
  • Field Work & System Optimization:
    • Conduct on-site sampling and in-field measurements under varying environmental conditions.
    • Analyze field data in real-time and work with the engineering team to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance of both CREW systems and wastewater facilities.
    • Work directly with engineering and operations teams to support CREW’s deployments at partnering utility sites.
  • Data Analysis & Process Improvement:
    • Detail orientated approach to data management and storage.
    • Rapidly interpret lab and field data to improve system efficiency.
    • Use wastewater process and biogeochemical principles to optimize CREW’s pH and alkalinity optimization methodology.
    • Lead mass balance modeling of existing partner utility treatment process, as well as experimental models based on implementing CREW’s technology and quantifying carbon removal. 
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    • Work closely with scientists, engineers, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of lab and field insights
    • Create visual representations of data and communicate findings clearly through reports, presentations, and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in Wastewater Treatment, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Biogeochemistry, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in mass balance modeling (BioWin, GPS-X, or SUMO).
  • Proficiency in visualizations to interpret and present data to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of biological nutrient removal (BNR), including nitrification/denitrification, phosphorus removal, and the technologies utilized in wastewater plants to support BNR.
  • Understanding of chemical and physical treatment in municipal and industrial wastewater. 
  • Experience in carbonate chemistry, or biochemistry in the context of wastewater.
  • Hands-on experience operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation for biological and chemical analysis.
  • Strong willingness to work in the field under demanding conditions and adapt quickly to new environments.
  • Ability to take initiative and be the first to raise a hand to solve problems and lead analytical efforts.

Bonus Qualifications

  • M.S. or PhD a relevant field.
  • Experience deploying and testing environmental technologies in municipal or industrial processes.
  • Proficiency in qPCR and gene sequencing bacteria profiling. 

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is competitive and will depend on many factors including experience, education, and expertise. We offer a competitive benefits package with insurance, vacation, retirement, and equity options.

About the company

CREW utilizes the extensive infrastructure present in wastewater treatment systems to provide robust, empirical, and durable carbon dioxide removal through enhanced weathering, while delivering process benefits to our partners.

CREW has offices and labs in New Haven, CT and offices in Brooklyn, NY. The ideal candidate will be in-person at CREW’s New Haven office.

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General Application

Location: Brooklyn, NY; New Haven, CT
Job Type: Full Time
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Passionate about carbon removal and looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful climate solutions? We’re always on the lookout for driven, collaborative, and mission-aligned individuals to join our team. If you don’t see a role that fits your background but believe you can add value to CREW Carbon, we encourage you to submit a general application. Tell us about your expertise, interests, and how you see yourself contributing to our work. We review applications on a rolling basis as new opportunities arise!