Advanced Battery Development Materials Scientist 

To be in compliance with our ITAR status, the candidate must be a US Person, or a lawful permanent resident (as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20)), or a protected individual (as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). 

The Battery Innovation Center (BIC) is seeking a qualified, innovation-focused Materials Scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate must have the desire to work in a fast paced, flexible work environment with the willingness to apply their skills and expertise to all facets of the battery design and development process. The candidate will directly interface will all individuals in the organization as well as externally with our clients. The BIC offers competitive pay, paid time-off, health/dental/vision/ benefits, and a SIMPLE IRA. 

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, this position involves close collaboration with technical personnel across the nation and world-wide to support the commercialization of novel energy storage systems and solutions. On a daily basis, you will work with various advanced/experimental materials, inspect and prepare equipment, identify and address testing constraints, and process and examine data. The job entails hands-on work across battery manufacturing processes. This position will directly impact the future of energy storage and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and reliable batteries. 

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to): 

• Research, design, and analyze advanced battery products through testing, validation, and reporting. 
• Interact directly with clients to understand their needs and translate these into their products. 
• Provide direction for product development, material evaluations, and battery applications. 
• Analyze data and apply conclusions to iteratively develop experimental design. 
• Work independently and efficiently to meet deliverables within timeline and budgetary constraints. 
• Performing other duties as assigned 
• Generate documentation and technical reports; good record keeping. 
• Interact directly with our customers as part of the cell fabrication team to understand their needs and translate these into their products.
• Work independently and efficiently to meet deliverables within timeline and budgetary constraints. 
• Support the innovation, growth, education, and outreach of the BIC and our respective partners. 

Minimum Education/Experience/Qualifications: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry or other STEM related field 
• At least three (3) years of experience in battery research in a laboratory/manufacturing facility. 
• Strong interest in quickly learning and applying new skills. 
• Strong technical report writing and oral communications skills. 
• Experience with the use of laboratory equipment and materials characterization equipment. 
• Technical experience with electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena 
• Ability to apply research and statistical analysis techniques to make sound, data-driven conclusions. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs. 
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 
• Must be able work in a laboratory setting and office conditions. 
• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day and potentially on his/her/their feet for extended periods of time. 
• Dexterity in fine motor skills required. 

The BIC offers a phenomenal work environment and culture, with competitive compensation and benefits. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job, and is not a complete list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, and benefits associated with the position. 

Battery Innovation Center is an equal opportunity employer. In addition to EEO being the law, it is a policy that is fully consistent with BIC’s principles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or age. Battery Innovation Center prohibits any form of workplace harassment.