Senior Research Scientist

Lyten•Champaign, IL

5d•$127,000 - $190,600

About The Position

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense. At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made. We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century. Senior Research Scientist Lyten is looking for a Senior Research Scientist that will take a role and/or lead in developing plasma-based and chemistry-based carbon growth and materials treatment processes for Li-S batteries and composite materials in alignment with company objectives. Additionally, this Senior Research Scientist will help facilities management through construction project management in alignment with group goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry (molecular), materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering, computer science) AND 5+ years of experience in a relevant field leading or contributing to multidisciplinary projects where scope requires reliance on the technical experience of other team members OR Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry (molecular), materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering, computer science) AND 3+ years of experience in a relevant field leading or contributing to multidisciplinary projects where scope requires reliance on the technical experience of other team members OR Doctorate degree in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry (molecular), materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering, computer science)
Experience with innate materials growth, materials modifications, and functionalization development in atmospheric plasma torch-based research and production reactors.
Chemical processing to create and modify materials in atmospheric and vacuum conditions.
Expertise in advanced materials chemistry, materials properties, growth, reactions, and interdiffusion of powders.
Knowledge of materials analysis techniques including XRD, BET, Raman, SEM/EDS, TEM, XPS, and IGA.
The ability to make actionable plans from literature research and personal experience.
Experience with Li ion battery fabrication and familiarity with battery cycle life testing.
Track record of innovative process development and materials processing/functionalization/fabrication
Require good time management skills as well as the ability to direct efforts of graduate students and associate engineers.
The ability to work in a team is essential and requires strong collaboration with students, senior scientists, design engineers, facilities personnel, the program manager, and CIO.
Professional interactions with internal customers and colleagues
Meeting deliverable timelines
Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds

Responsibilities

Develop processes for Lyten’s next generation materials creation and functionalization utilizing traditional thermal CVD and microwave plasma reactors to produce 2D and 3D Graphene for company applications.
Collaborate with Lyten IPI team members and contribute to design modifications for improved reactor performance in the generation of materials.
Assist in creation of novel materials for internal and external customers.
Help assist and direct efforts for carbon functionalization, materials decoration, and loading, for example sulfurization in battery materials.
Generate intellectual property as required as new innovations are proposed and innovated.
Work on cross disciplinary teams and with cross functional business unit team with an open mind to innovative ideas in a fast-paced startup company.