Associate Scientist / Research Scientist

E-One Moli Energy•Pitt Meadows, BC

1d•CA$75,000 - CA$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

E-One Moli Energy (Canada) Limited is seeking an Associate Scientist or Research Scientist to join their Advanced Battery Science team, focusing on battery materials. This role involves hands-on research and research project coordination, contributing to both collaborative and independent initiatives aimed at improving battery technologies. The position is ideal for individuals with a strong understanding of lithium-ion battery technology and its components, who are eager to solve complex technical challenges in a research environment.

Requirements

MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Physics or a relevant Engineering field with strong technical knowledge of lithium-ion batteries, battery materials, and electrochemical principles.
Demonstrated ability to design experiments, analyze complex data, and solve technical problems.
A creative thinker who will contribute new and interesting techniques to advance company research.
Skilled in data presentation, communication, problem solving, critical thinking. Ability to communicate project needs, challenges, decisions, and proposed solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and direct people with varying backgrounds and levels of expertise.
Advanced knowledge and technical abilities on a variety of lab instruments and equipment.
Thrive in a rapidly changing work environment.
Committed to product excellence and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years of experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, lithium-ion battery materials development, or a related industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform lab work and experiments to work on problems, as decided upon by discussion with managers and with support and guidance from other Scientists.
Analyse and interpret data in new ways to look deeper into issues faced in deployment of new materials and implementation of new methods.
Coordinate technical interactions and maintain schedules for interactions with material suppliers.
Ensure that team members are proactively meeting their responsibilities to our external partners in terms of summaries of results.
Maintain and monitor supplier non-disclosure agreements in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Support the evaluation, acquisition, installation, and commissioning of new R&D equipment.
Coordinate cross-functional activities, including risk assessments and other project requirements.
Present research findings at technical meetings and to senior leadership.
Contribute new ideas, experimental approaches, and technical expertise to advance the company's research objectives.