Job Description
The Associate Chemist at SES AI will perform laboratory tasks related to synthetic chemistry, support research and development of lithium-metal batteries, and analyze testing data to identify improvements, working closely with the chemistry team in a lab-based role.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine laboratory tasks and carry out chemistry synthesis under supervision
- Adhere to safety, Good Laboratory Practice regulations, and company policies
- Execute Standard Operating Procedures and maintain detailed records
- Use standard laboratory equipment effectively
- Clean glassware and work with moisture-sensitive solvents and chemicals
- Properly dispose of liquid and solid wastes
- Collaborate with the chemistry team to perform and optimize synthetic methods
- Prepare electrolytes and maintain safety and organization of the lab area
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in chemistry or affiliated majors
- Knowledge of chemistry principles and methods with the ability to interpret results and communicate effectively
- Must be able to execute Standard Operating Procedures and keep detailed, organized records and complete the required documentation for the associated tests
- Must be able to effectively use balances, meters, pumps, stir plates, funnels, pipets, burets, heating plates, fume hoods, and other standard laboratory equipment
- Must be able to execute various glassware-cleaning procedures used in the laboratory and work with moisture-sensitive solvents, organic compounds, acids, and bases
- Must understand and execute appropriate disposal of liquid and solid wastes
- Able to perform duties with a respirator on an as-needed basis
- Able to understand basic chemistry in the laboratory
- Work in the chemistry lab closely with chemistry supervisor and perform and optimize established synthetic methods
- Electrolyte preparation, maintain and improve the safety and organization of your designated lab area
- Perform tasks according to work instructions and standard operating procedures
- Experience with synthetic chemistry research is strongly preferred
- Good problem-solving skills, the ability to think out of the box, and follow product development processes
- Strong communication and quantitative skills
- A good team player
Benefits & Perks
Base pay range between 50,000 and 120,000
Company paid Health and Dental insurance
Ability to add dependents to insurance
Global travel insurance for business travel
Company sponsored retirement plan with 100% vesting and up to 5% match
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Six Paid Holidays and one floating holiday per quarter (4 per year)
10 accrued vacation days per year, increasing with tenure
Bonus
Equity, based on position and eligibility
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