Electrochemistry Technologist

Verdox - Woburn, MA

Full-time

Woburn, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Electrochemistry Technologist at Verdox, Inc. will play a crucial role in the R&D team, focusing on the development and optimization of electrochemical cells and materials. This position is essential for advancing the company's proprietary electro-swing process aimed at capturing carbon dioxide and other acid gases more efficiently and cost-effectively. The role involves hands-on laboratory work, analysis, and collaboration within a dynamic startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Light synthesis of electrode material; fabrication of electrodes and assembly of electrochemical cells
• Analysis of small molecule and polymer electrode materials using cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, chronopotentiometry, and spectroelectrochemistry
• Optimization of electrochemical cell design, including electrode-electrolyte interface and electrolyte optimization
• Testing and electrochemical characterization of cells using potentiostatic/galvanostatic charge-discharge and energy storage device techniques
• Study of electrode material degradation pathways, including polymer degradation and electrolyte decomposition

Requirements

• BSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Understanding of organic chemistry theory and experimental techniques
• Experience with wet lab techniques (minimum of three semesters/summers)
• Laboratory experience in electrochemical characterization of materials and electrochemical cells (preferred)
• Experience using ChemDraw, Excel, Python/MATLAB (or equivalent)
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in an evolutionary and dynamic startup environment