Temp R&D Technician

Blue Current • Hayward, CA

110d

About The Position

As a research and development technician you will be focused on producing battery materials and/or building cells that deliver high energy density, safety, and manufacturability. You will be spending your day creating a supply of materials and/or building cells and then characterizing all in an effort to support your team. A background in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or any related field is preferred. This position will offer hands-on, fast paced work on a growing team that has a shared passion to change the energy storage landscape.

Requirements

• Experience working in an environment that requires strong attention to detail and precision (for example, a lab or a kitchen)
• Consistent and thorough documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to work in a dry room and a glove box for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time and perform hand intensive repetitive tasks
• Above-average fine manual dexterity and visual acuity
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and experience working with team members to overcome technical challenges
• Clear written and verbal skills to logically communicate ideas and thought processes
• Appreciation for and adherence to lab and work safety policies
• Ability to read and understand SDS

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field lab science
• Previous glovebox/dry room experience
• Previous chemical manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with using analytical tools such as SEM, XRD, TGA, FTIR, TGA
• 1+ years of work experience in a fast-paced lab or manufacturing environment requiring high accuracy execution of processes or experiments
• Experience of working in a chemical laboratory and handling hazardous materials
• Basic knowledge about chemistry (understanding of difference between acid/base, meaning of pH, and awareness of those risks)
• Experience in powder process, e.g. batching, mixing, coating, calendaring experience or other densification techniques
• Education - Bachelor's (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Produce various battery components (electrolyte material, electrodes, and cell components) you will be trained, no previous experience necessary
• Characterize cell materials using various analytical techniques (e.g. SEM, XRD, TGA, Raman)
• Work with team members to cast anodes and perform regular quality checks.
• Work with team members to assemble solid-state cells and put them up for test
• Work with team members to discuss characterization results to understand the impact of material properties on cell performance
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the laboratory spaces.
• Perform frequent preventative maintenance and calibrations on equipment to maintain the best operating conditions and functionality
• Complete material documentation accurately and timely with detail
• Quickly adapt to constantly evolving processes of core technology while maintaining detailed notes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees