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General Matter

Chemical Engineer (New Grad)

Los Angeles, CA$96k–$106kentryAdded yesterday

About this role

General Matter seeks a new-graduate chemical engineer or chemist to support the design and build-out of an advanced laboratory for uranium enrichment operations. You'll gain hands-on experience with mass spectrometry, analytical chemistry, and nuclear fuel cycle materials while working alongside experienced engineers in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Conduct isotopic analysis and trace element detection using ICP-MS, TIMS, and SIMS instrumentation
  • Apply analytical chemistry techniques to monitor and ensure quality/safety of nuclear fuel materials
  • Develop and validate sample preparation, digestion, and separation methods for nuclear material analysis
  • Interpret mass spectrometry data and collaborate with process engineers to optimize facility operations
  • Maintain compliance with radiation protection, hazardous material handling, and chemical safety protocols
  • Support senior scientists on R&D projects to improve fuel cycle efficiency and reduce waste

What they're looking for

  • Mass spectrometry (ICP-MS, TIMS, SIMS)
  • Analytical instrumentation operation
  • Wet chemistry techniques (digestion, titration, precipitation)
  • Sample preparation and method development
  • Nuclear material analysis
  • Data interpretation and reporting
  • Problem-solving in regulated environments
  • Engineering fundamentals
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General Matter

General Matter develops nuclear fuel enrichment systems and production infrastructure. The company is hiring for engineering roles including EHS, quality, manufacturing systems, tooling, and test systems engineers to support its uranium enrichment operations and manufacturing processes.

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  • Walk us through your experience with mass spectrometry techniques—which have you used and what did you analyze?
  • Describe a laboratory project where you developed or validated an analytical method from scratch.
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