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Job Description
A research and development technician responsible for producing and characterizing battery materials and cells to support innovation in solid-state battery technology, with a focus on safety, high energy density, and manufacturability.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce battery materials such as electrolyte, electrodes, and cell components
- Characterize cell materials using analytical techniques (e.g., SEM, XRD, TGA, Raman)
- Assemble solid-state cells and prepare them for testing
- Discuss characterization results to understand material impact on cell performance
- Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and equipment calibration
- Perform preventative maintenance on lab equipment
- Document materials and processes accurately and promptly
- Work in dry room and glove box environments for extended periods
- Collaborate with team members to cast anodes and perform quality checks
Requirements
- Experience working in an environment that requires strong attention to detail and precision, such as a lab or a kitchen
- Consistent and thorough documentation, and adherence to standard operating procedures
- Ability to work in a dry room and a glove box for extended periods of time
- Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time and perform hand intensive repetitive tasks
- Above-average fine manual dexterity and visual acuity
- Working knowledge of Excel and Word
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and experience working with team members to overcome technical challenges
- Clear written and verbal skills to logically communicate ideas and thought processes
- Adherence to lab and work safety policies
- Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field lab science
- Previous glovebox dry room experience
- Previous chemical manufacturing experience
- Familiarity with using analytical tools such as SEM, XRD, TGA, FTIR
- At least 1 year of work experience in a fast-paced lab or manufacturing environment requiring high accuracy execution of processes or experiments
- Experience working in a chemical laboratory and handling hazardous materials
- Basic knowledge of chemistry, including understanding of acids, bases, pH, and associated risks
- Experience in powder processing techniques such as batching, mixing, coating, calendaring, or other densification techniques
- Ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule: Monday to Friday
Work environment perks: Ability to work in a dry room and glove box, maintaining laboratory cleanliness, performing preventative maintenance and calibrations
Additional benefits: Full-time employment, opportunity for hands-on experience in a growing team, potential for career development in energy storage technology, commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity
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