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

The listed annual base salary range is $73K–$89K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

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 asks for a high school diploma or equivalent.

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

battery active materials, metal salt solutions, fine powders.

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

chemical synthesis, glovebox work, tube furnace operation, powder processing.

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Chemical Technician - Battery Materials

· Santa Clara, CAtodayverified 36 min ago

$73k – $89kfrom the posting

High school-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $68k (16 that show pay).

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

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on precipitation reactor and furnace work taking cathode materials from 50 g to 5 kg at a funded sodium-ion startup

Might not be for you. Bench technician work following SOPs with PPE, respirators and 40 lb lifting; little independent research

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

Core polymer role:Support active material synthesis trials; precipitation reactor, ball milling, calcination in tube furnaces for sodium-ion cathode active materials

Seniority: Technician
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: High school
Industry: Energy
Role: R&D / Research

Materials

battery active materials4 roles metal salt solutions2 roles fine powders2 rolesNa-ion cathode active materialsLi-ion cathode active materials

Techniques

chemical synthesis3 roles glovebox work2 rolestube furnace operationpowder processing2 rolesprecipitation reactor operation (5-10 L)calcinationprocess control/HMI systems

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