Synthetic Chemist
On-siteCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Lead molecular design, procurement, and synthesis for CURA's electrochemical acid and base production platform, utilizing air-free techniques like Schlenk lines and glovebox protocols. Characterize compounds via NMR, UV–Vis, FTIR, and mass spectrometry while evaluating electrochemical performance through cyclic voltammetry and flow cell testing. Develop structure-activity relationships to guide electrolyte platform efficiency and durability, managing IP and communicating findings to the CTO and management. Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to integrate new molecules into cell architectures and develop standard operating procedures for molecular screening.
Required Qualifications
- Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- PhD or Master's degree in organic chemistry, electrochemistry, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong scientific communication and documentation skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in synthetic chemistry, including air-sensitive techniques
- Experience designing, synthesizing, and characterizing redox-active organic molecules
- Experienced in conducting electrochemical techniques such as: cyclic voltammetry, controlled-potential electrolysis, and electrochemical characterization of molecular systems
- Proficiency in conducting characterization techniques including: NMR, UV-Vis, and IR spectroscopies, and HPLC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS and other mass spectrometric techniques, as needed
- Ability to design and execute an independent experimental program with a fast, iterative mindset
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with redox flow batteries or proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) systems
- Background working in harsh electrolyte environments (strongly acidic or alkaline systems)
- Familiarity with electrolyzer, flow cell hardware and membrane systems
- Experience scaling syntheses from gram to kilogram quantities
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