R&D Lab Technician

American Battery Technology Company•Reno, NV

About The Position

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain. As an R&D Lab Technician, you will work with the Research and Development team on all facets of laboratory operations to support the design and implementation of our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling processes and primary resource extraction technologies. The ideal candidate will be familiar with good laboratory practice and have experience with reagent preparation, hydrometallurgical processing, writing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and conducting lab-scale experiments. The candidate must be able to conduct experiments while following standard operating procedures in a safe and responsible manner. This position will report to the R&D staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering, or a related field
Knowledge of both organic and inorganic chemistry principles
+1 years of experience in an R&D laboratory setting.
Experience in typical laboratory practices including waste handling, safe chemical hygiene practices, reagent preparation, data management, and experimental setup/execution
Experience with the calibration of various instruments such as pH /conductivity probes and analytical balances
Proficient in performing basic chemical and material balance calculations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a team player in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
Experience computer skills, proficient in with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent record keeping, data collection, and sample tracking
The ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Perform tasks needed to maintain good laboratory hygiene, including cleaning of labware, instrumentation, and workspaces.
Perform routine laboratory tasks associated with reagent preparation, waste handling, and data management.
Writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Set up and execute experiments in cooperation with R&D staff.
Record, analyze, interpret, and report results clearly and concisely.
Work with the R&D team to comply with environmental health/safety and all associated regulatory requirements.