About the job
Location: On-Site (Chattanooga, TN)
Type: Full-Time
WHO WE ARE
At Kunin Technologies, we are transforming the essential mineral supply chain with cutting-edge separation technologies that unlock value from previously overlooked resources. As the demand for metals in devices like solar panels, smartphones, and electric vehicles escalates, traditional extraction methods are becoming obsolete as global ore grades decline. China leads the critical minerals market by leveraging advanced separation technologies to reclaim value from materials that American mines often discard as waste.
Our innovative mass-manufacturable nano-separation systems significantly enhance the value derived from each resource, minimizing waste and enabling domestic critical mineral production.
YOUR MISSION IN YEAR 1
You will oversee the crosslinking chemistry for our nanoseparation platform, creating protocols, kinetic models, and qualification methods that transition discoveries from the lab to manufacturing. By the end of 2026, we anticipate the following achievements:
Established crosslinking protocols for membrane-type materials with validated processing parameters.
Kinetic models for curing systems that enable predictive optimization of crosslinking density.
Qualified ion-exchange media that meets performance specifications for dimensional stability, swelling behavior, and mechanical strength.
Developed internal SOPs and comprehensive documentation for technology transfer to manufacturing.
WHAT YOU'LL LEAD
Creation of crosslinking protocols for resin systems targeting controlled network architecture.
Kinetic characterization of curing behavior using DSC/TGA, rheology, and DMA to establish reaction models and optimize processing conditions.
Conduct swelling studies and sol-gel analysis that correlate network structure to performance in ion-exchange applications.
Qualification and testing of crosslinked media under operational conditions.
Thorough documentation of methods, experimental findings, and insights for knowledge transfer.

