For employees, customers, and intellectual property
Key Responsibilities
As a Sr. Electrolyte Scientist, you will be focused on synthesizing and characterizing new solid state electrolyte materials, with a focus on inorganic materials. You will be designing and assessing novel electrolyte materials for targeted improvement of Blue Current’s solid state cells. Hands-on experience in materials synthesis, processing, and characterization is required. A background in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, or a related field is preferred. This position will offer hands-on, fast-paced work in a growing team that has a shared passion to change the energy storage landscape.
Synthesize inorganic solid electrolyte materials, targeting properties that improve 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.
Work with cross-functional teams ensuring high-quality, on-schedule execution of projects.
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, demonstrating exemplary experimental techniques, and helping implement best-practice updates.
Requirements
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
Required to wear personal protective equipment when applicable.
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.
Salary Range
$111,600
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$160,000 USD
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