Chemical Technician

Electroflow Technologies•San Bruno, CA

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About The Position

Electroflow is unlocking domestic production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP), the battery material that will power an energy-abundant future. Using our proprietary electrochemical process, we collapse an incumbent 10-step brine-to-LFP supply chain into just three steps, making us on track to produce the lowest-cost LFP on the planet. After raising a $10 million Seed round backed by Union Square Ventures and Voyager Ventures, and being featured in The Wall Street Journal (twice!) and TechCrunch, we’re scaling fast to build America’s largest fully domestic LFP supply chain! As a Chemical Technician, you’ll support our LFP synthesis and analytical workflows, enabling rapid experimentation and high-quality materials production. You’ll handle precursor powders, operate milling and mixing equipment, prepare samples for analytical testing, and work closely with our synthesis and analytical chemistry teams. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving lab and pilot environment and loves supporting next-generation battery materials development.

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on experience in a chemistry lab, pilot plant, or chemical manufacturing environment.
Comfort working with powders, balances, mills, sieves, and basic lab equipment.
Experience preparing samples for chemical analysis (ICP, IC, or similar analytical techniques).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to follow SOPs precisely.
Excellent communication and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift 30–50 lbs and work safely around chemical and mechanical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with inorganic materials, battery cathode powders, ceramics, or similar solids-handling workflows.
Familiarity with lab documentation practices (batch records, sample logs, LIMS).
Mechanical aptitude and a knack for equipment, tools, and troubleshooting.
Interest in next-generation energy technologies and materials scale-up.

Responsibilities

Support LFP synthesis workflows: Weigh, sift, mix, and prepare precursor powders for synthesis and post-processing.
Operate milling and mixing equipment: Run automortars, ball mills, sieves, and other powder-handling tools; follow SOPs to ensure consistency and safety.
Assist with analytical sample preparation: Prepare samples for ICP-OES and ion chromatography (IC) analysis, including digestion, dilution, labeling, and documentation.
Maintain lab & pilot readiness: Keep materials, tools, and workspaces organized; track consumables; support equipment upkeep.
Follow safety and documentation protocols: Adhere to chemical handling guidelines, complete batch records, and maintain clean, accurate logs.
Collaborate within a small, nimble team: Work closely with synthesis engineers and our analytical chemist to keep experiments moving and data flowing.
Contribute to process improvements: Share observations and help refine procedures as we scale toward pilot production.