Science Manager at Connecticut Innovations

Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

Come join one of our quickly growing portfolio companies, Home | CREW Carbon!

CREW Carbon Overview

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.

We are funded by Counteract, ReGen, Ponderosa, Connecticut Innovations and others. We've secured large contracts with the premier buyers of carbon credits through the Frontier Climate Fund (Stripe, Shopify, Autodesk, McKinsey, among others) and have been selected by the Department of Energy as one of the few potential suppliers of high-quality carbon credits to the federal government.

About The Role

As the Science Manager, you will lead the science team, overseeing both R&D and science operations. This role combines scientific expertise, team leadership, and operational oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality data analysis, method development and experimental execution. You will work closely with our Scientific Advisors and CEO to define scientific priorities, mentor the team, and enable CREW’s mission through innovative research and rigorous analysis. You will play a key role deepening the scientific impact of alkalinity enhancement in wastewater as well as other applications, such as agriculture and rivers.

Your work will help to continue positioning 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 operator 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, safety, and data management.
• 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.
• 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,) and experience with statistical programming, geochemical modeling (e.g., Python, R, 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.
• You practice extreme ownership (no task is too small).
• You love being in the trenches with your team and working with high empathy.
• You have a growth mindset.

Bonus 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 Highlights

• Signed a carbon credit offtake agreement with the Frontier Climate Fund in 2024
• Selected as 1 of 24 companies by the US Department of Energy in 2024 to be a potential supplier of high-quality carbon credits to the federal government
• Highlighted as an “Innovator of the Month” by US Senator Chris Murphy in 2024
• Selected by ImagineH2O, the leading water sector innovation accelerator in 2024
• Highlighted by Business Insider as “One of the Most Promising Climate-Tech Startups of 2023

CREW Carbon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We have strict wage minimums, generous benefits, and personal leave policies. Our goal is to provide safe, rewarding, and empowering work environments for all who interact with our company.