Where is the Chemical Technician - Battery Materials role at this employer based?

This role is based in Santa Clara, CA.

What degree is required for the Chemical Technician - Battery Materials role at this employer?

This role requires a High school.

What polymers or materials does this Chemical Technician - Battery Materials role work with?

cathode active materials, metal salt precursors, powders.

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Chemical Technician - Battery Materials

Q: What techniques or methods are required for this Chemical Technician - Battery Materials role?

precipitation reactor operation, tube furnace calcination, ball milling, glovebox work.

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Run benchtop and pilot-scale synthesis of sodium-ion cathode active materials: precipitation, milling, calcination.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on pilot-scale precipitation and calcination work on sodium-ion cathode materials with direct founder access

Might not be for you. Technician-level hands-on work with extended respirator PPE and heavy lifting, not open-ended R&D

Mostly at the benchHands-on executionFast-pacedSmall team First industry roleBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleSupport active material synthesis trials; precipitation reactor, ball milling, calcination in tube furnaces for sodium-ion cathode active materials, 50 g to 5 kg

Seniority: Technician
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: High school
Industry: Energy
Role: Manufacturing / Production

Materials

cathode active materials4 rolesmetal salt precursorspowders10 rolesLi-ion and Na-ion cathode materials

Techniques

precipitation reactor operationtube furnace calcinationball millingglovebox work5-10 L precipitation reactor scale-upprocess optimization and scale-up

Benefits

early-stage equityflexible time off

Role details

About Us

We are building a world-class foundational science team, founded by former Tesla leadership. We’re a well-funded seed-stage sodium-ion battery company focused on truly redefining the future of energy storage and we are very excited about it.

The Role

As our Chemical Technician (Materials Scale-up and Optimization), you will work closely with the Materials R&D team. You will support active material synthesis trials with batch sizes typically ranging from benchtop scale (50-200 g) to pilot trials in the 1-5 kg range.

What You’ll Do: The following responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Hands-on support of synthesis trials at benchtop (50-200 g) and pilot scale (1-5 kg).
Making solutions of metal salt solutions as precursors for precipitation reactions.
Pre-treatment of metal salt solutions to eliminate impurities.
Operation of precipitation reactor using process control software.
Filtration, washing, drying of reaction products.
Powder processing and solid-state synthesis steps such as ball milling, dry blending etc.
Operation of tube furnaces and/or controlled atmosphere muffle furnaces for calcination reactions.

Qualifications We’re Seeking

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing, materials science, chemistry, or engineering technology preferred.
Working knowledge of chemical synthesis, preferably in production of battery active or similarly advanced solid materials.
Ability to follow detailed SOPs and DoE instructions precisely.
Comfort working with fine powders, corrosive acids and bases, and chemical handling procedures.
Experience with working in gloveboxes.
Ability to wear required PPE (respirators, gloves, safety glasses) for extended periods.
Ability to lift heavy items (up to 40 lb.)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.
Good communication and observation skills

Bonus / Preferred

Direct experience working with precipitation reactors at 5 – 10 L scale or higher, and/or with calcination processes
Direct experience with synthesis process optimization and scale-up for cathode active materials used in Li-ion and/or Na-ion batteries.
Direct experience with Li-ion and/or Na-ion battery cells and their components.
Direct work experience with automated process controls and HMI systems.

Work Environment

Innovative / flexible / yet fast-paced development environment
Very close collaboration with technical team and stakeholders across the company
Small, growing, international team from 7+ countries
Office snacks include healthy options, chips, drinks
Onsite work schedule currently

Why join

Ground-floor opportunity to shape both the science and the culture of a well-funded seed-stage company
Direct access to founders; no bureaucratic barriers to pursuing bold ideas
Work on a problem that matters - sodium-ion is one of the most consequential battery chemistries of the next decade

Benefits: As a full-time regular employee, you're eligible for the following.

Competitive salary + meaningful early-stage equity
Flexible time off (for exempt employees)
Medical Healthcare Insurance, plus additional coverage offered for family members
Dental and Vision Insurance, plus additional coverage offered for family members
HSA (Health Savings Account) option
FSA (Flexible Spending Account) option