Job Description
The position involves leading analytical method development and validation for battery materials, utilizing advanced instrumentation and techniques to support research and quality control in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on clean energy solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently scope, plan, and execute complex analytical development projects for R&D and QC
- Identify and propose solutions to meet technical and business needs, ensuring cross-functional alignment
- Evaluate, select, procure, and install analytical instrumentation
- Establish best practices in sample preparation, instrumental analysis, data analysis, and reporting
- Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), train team members, and conduct Measurement System Analyses (MSA)
- Prepare validation reports and present technical data to engineering and quality teams
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years industry experience for a Bachelor’s degree, 5 years for a Master’s degree, or 3 years for a PhD in analytical method development.
- Experience in analytical method development through all phases of maturity, from ideation to implementation and validation.
- Must be well versed in concepts of Precision, Accuracy, Linearity, Robustness, etc.
- Experience with quantitative analysis and statistical tools such as ANOVA, Gage R R, SPC, etc.
- Expertise in several relevant analytical techniques such as laser particle size analysis (LPSA), Raman spectroscopy, BET gas adsorption analysis, density analysis (bulk, tap, envelope, skeletal, true), TGA, ICP, XRF, SEM-EDS, XRD, dynamic image analysis, gas chromatography, and others.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills able to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and independent, able to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Experience in independently scoping, planning, and executing complex analytical development projects involving multiple stakeholders to expand measurement capabilities for R&D and QC.
- Ability to identify and propose solutions that meet business and technical needs, ensuring cross-functional alignment with engineers and management.
- Experience in evaluating, selecting, procuring, and installing analytical instrumentation as necessary.
- Ability to establish best practices in sample preparation, instrumental analysis, data analysis, and result reporting.
- Experience in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training team members, and conducting rigorous Measurement System Analyses (MSA).
- Experience in preparing validation reports and presenting technical data to engineering and quality teams.
- Preferred experience in highly regulated laboratories and production environments such as FDA, AIAG, VDA, ISO 17025.
- Preferred experience with proper sampling of powder and granular materials.
- Physical ability to operate a computer and office equipment, perform precise and repetitive hand movements, and wear personal protective equipment including lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, steel toe safety shoes, and pass a respirator fit test.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range between 151,000 and 191,000 USD
Work environment involves operating a computer and office equipment in a fixed location
Physical demands include precise and repetitive use of hands, wearing personal protective equipment such as lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes, passing a respirator fit test
Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity
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