Job Summary:
The Laboratory (or Engineering) Technician will work under the direction of senior technical staff
members to accomplish tasks needed to produce and evaluate lithium-ion battery materials, electrodes,
other cell components, and test cells. This position requires the ability to read instructions represented in manuals and follow these instructions. This position exists in a temperature-controlled environment.
Essential/Key Functions:
- Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures
- Handle and dispense chemicals.
- Perform bench chemistry and formulation work.
- Operate lab scale milling, mixing, and coating equipment.
- Operate high temperature furnaces.
- Prepare samples/materials and assemble lithium-ion test cells in glove boxes.
- Conduct electrical testing on test cells.
- Conduct microscopic and analytical tests on cell materials.
- Test data work up, visualization and reporting.
- Utilize cell models to design electrodes and cells.
- Develop and write methods and standard operating procedures.
- Contribute to reports and presentations as directed.
- Maintain clean, organized work area.
- Maintain assigned equipment/assets/properties.
Preferred Education:
Degrees in general science, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, materials engineering, or mechanical engineering/technology are preferred. We are open to life science-related degrees with appropriate lab work experience.
Required Experience:
- New A.S. and B.S.T. graduates will be considered for Associate positions.
- Preferred Experience: Battery industry-related experience or education is preferred.
Required Skills and Traits: