Job Title: Sr. Battery Material Scientist
Location: Next to The University of Arizona campus, Tucson AZ 85719
Job type: Full Time, Full Benefit
About Ampcera
Ampcera Inc. is a US-based innovator and global leader in the development and commercialization of solid-state electrolyte materials which will enable the next generation of high-performance lithium batteries for electrical vehicles and wearable electronics. Our company is located in central Tucson next to The University of Arizona campus.
Job Description
Ampcera Inc. is looking for a Battery Material Scientist with strong hands-on experience in solid-state battery material synthesis and processing. The role will include battery material processing, cell design, assembly, characterization and data analysis. The opportunity is open to a junior or senior level position depending on qualifications.
Responsibilities
• Work with Ampcera’s battery R&D team to develop high performance solid state electrolytes and their processing technologies
• Design, assemble and analyze battery cells ranging from coin cells, split cells to pouch cells in size
• Develop battery testing and postmortem analysis methods, maintain battery testing equipment, analyze and manage data.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to generate intellectual property.
• Work with the team to develop funding proposals, manage projects, and write technical reports.
• Lead and train supporting technicians to carry out research related tasks and guide material scale-up processing.
• Interact with sales team and customers to assist in product related problem solving.
• Work collaboratively with partnering labs and research groups.
• Communicate experimentation design, results, and solutions with the technical team.
Qualifications:
• At minimum a master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science and Engineering with an emphasis in inorganic chemistry or ceramic processing.
• Have an in-depth understanding of solid-state electrolytes and solid-state batteries.
• Hands-on experience in battery pouch cell design (in either liquid or solid systems), assembly and testing is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in battery electrode materials processing.
• Out-of-the-box thinking style and creative experimentation skills
• Proficient in electrochemical characterization techniques such as EIS, CV, galvanostatic charge-discharge, etc.
• Proficient in materials characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, etc.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, as well as good habits in documentation and data-organization.
• Capable of adapting to industrial research environment.
• Good intercultural communication and people management skills.
• Efficient in time management and safety awareness
• Ability to work with autonomy, proactive, strong self-discipline and organized lifestyle is a must.
• Must pass drug test and criminal background check before employment.
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Travel: Not required
To be considered for this role, please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to careers@ampcera.com
Ampcera Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.