Sr Electrolyte Scientist
$111,600–$160,000 year
On-siteHayward, California, United States
Job Summary
Synthesize inorganic solid electrolyte materials targeting improved performance, manufacturability, or cost. Characterize and evaluate solid electrolyte materials and their interactions with other battery components, developing new characterization methods as needed. Clearly communicate complex results to cross-functional teams and senior leadership while working with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, on-schedule project execution. Continuously survey and interpret literature on solid-state battery materials and architectures, integrating key insights into the company's technical strategies. Contribute to the company's IP portfolio by exploring novel materials, cell designs, and processing approaches that advance solid-state cell performance. Support a strong safety culture by following and improving laboratory safety practices and demonstrating exemplary experimental techniques.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience synthesizing solid state materials by various methods, such as thermal, mechanochemical, or solvent-mediated
- Development of structure-property and/or process-property relationships for materials development
- Materials characterization with various techniques such as XRD, SEM, DSC, TGA, Raman, or FTIR
- Experience planning, leading, and executing R&D projects
- Demonstrated experience collaborating cross-functionally with co-workers with various technical expertise including cell engineering, electrode development, and manufacturing teams
- Familiarity with solid-state ion-conducting material classes, and techniques for their synthesis and characterization
- Strong data analysis, documentation, and structured problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex technical results to cross-functional teams and leadership
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively to solve technical challenges
- High attention to detail and commitment to experimental rigor and data quality
- Commitment to safety and experience following and improving laboratory best practices
- PhD, MS (with 3+ years of industry experience), or BS (with 5+ years of experience) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field, with a focus on materials synthesis or characterization
- Able to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator periodically
- Able to work in an office, lab, and manufacturing environment with chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and electrical hazards
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
Desired Qualifications
- A background in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, or a related field is preferred
- Prior experience synthesizing solid state Li-ion conducting materials
- Experience with electrochemical testing techniques such as EIS, CV, etc
- Experience with solid-state battery systems
- Track record of innovation through patents, publications, or internal IP contributions
- Previous experience working in an industry R&D environment
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