Company Overview
Pascal is a technology company commercializing solid refrigerant heat pumps and air conditioners. The HVAC sector currently accounts for 40% of global energy usage while also directly emitting 2 Gton CO2 eq. of greenhouse gas refrigerants to the atmosphere. Pascal’s solid refrigerants undergo solid–solid phase transitions in response to pressure, and can operate within the same pressure and temperature ranges as standard gas refrigerants. Pascal’s technology eliminates the direct emission of refrigerants to the atmosphere, and offers a pathway to more efficient, more sustainable, and cheaper heating and cooling systems.
Originally spun out of Harvard, we are in the process of developing a full-scale heat pump prototype to demonstrate the commercial viability of our technology. In the long term, our technology positions us to lead a fundamental shift in the HVAC industry, revolutionizing the way we provide heating and cooling today. We are a small, founder-led company looking for motivated, talented people to join our team. For more information, visit https://www.pascaltechnology.com.
Benefits
Paid, lab-focused internship/co-op offering challenging, collaborative, and meaningful work with the potential to directly impact the company's success. This position provides opportunities for networking and exposure within the clean tech community at The Engine.
Job Overview
Pascal is looking for Chemistry R&D Co-Ops who are excited to join a small, founder-led startup working on novel HVAC technologies. You will be responsible for assisting with the materials development efforts in the chemistry team. This will include synthesizing new solid refrigerants under the guidance of a Material Scientist, characterizing thermodynamic properties of solid refrigerants in Pascal’s materials libraries, and collaborating with other members of the engineering team to make progress toward the company’s technical milestones.
We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds, including Chemistry, Materials Science, and Chemical Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the lab of a promising, early-stage startup, with significant opportunity for advancement.
Responsibilities
Design and synthesize new materials for use as solid refrigerants
Characterize and evaluate existing and new materials with a variety of experimental techniques, including differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, and X-ray diffraction
Test new techniques and formulations to produce solid refrigerant composites
Work with the engineering team to test solid refrigerant composites for thermal performance and longevity
Participate in building and growing company culture and values
Why work at Pascal?
Decarbonizing the HVAC industry has been identified as one of the single most impactful actions we can take to fight climate change. We have an opportunity at Pascal to solve this problem. Come join us!
Work in the heart of one of the most innovative places in the country and a thriving hub for clean tech
This position has high leadership and growth potential. You will be joining the company at a critical stage and we are backed by leading venture capital firms with strong momentum.
We provide competitive salary, benefits, and equity package.
Pascal does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.