Job Description
The Senior Scientist in Material Characterization is responsible for leading materials analysis and validation activities related to battery materials, developing mechanistic understanding of performance and failure modes, and utilizing advanced analytical techniques to support research and development efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead materials characterization and validation activities for battery materials
- Procure and maintain analytical equipment as needed
- Analyze chemical, physical, and thermal properties of battery materials
- Interpret analytical data to understand material interactions and failure modes
- Develop mechanistic understanding of Li-metal anode cell performance
Requirements
- Doctorate in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related fields with 5 years of industrial or academic experience
- Expertise and experience in operating and maintaining analytical instruments including but not limited to GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, TGA, SEM, XPS, Raman, and NMR
- Experience working with moisture sensitive materials in a glovebox or dry room
- Experience in electrochemistry, specifically on lithium-ion batteries
- Ability to analyze data and draw deeper conclusions from analytical data
- Ability to communicate new concepts and draw insight from discussions with coworkers
- Demonstrable track record of learning new technologies quickly and using your skillset to have a tangible impact in a short time frame
- A technical leader with the ability to positively influence peers and bring the team together
- Understanding terminologies in Materials Science field
- Ability to read documents and have conversation in English
Benefits & Perks
Work schedule not specified
Work environment perks include operating and maintaining analytical instruments, working with moisture sensitive materials in a glovebox or dry room
Additional benefits are not explicitly mentioned
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