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Principal Scientist, Synthetic Chemist
Securitas - Woburn, MA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Principal Scientist, Synthetic Chemist at SES AI is a key role focused on advancing mobile energy storage technologies, specifically in the development of lithium metal batteries. This position involves leading synthetic chemistry experiments, optimizing synthesis processes, and collaborating with various teams to enhance battery performance. The role requires a strong background in synthetic chemistry and the ability to analyze and improve upon large datasets from cell testing.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate advanced intellectual and technical leadership.
- Familiar with advanced lithium metal battery electrolyte synthesis.
- Design synthetic route of novel organic and inorganic chemical materials for lithium metal battery independently.
- Seek to employ state-of-the-art synthetic, purification, and characterization technologies.
- Perform a variety of wet lab experiments and purification.
- Develop specific characterization plans for synthetic compounds via various instruments, such as NMR, GC, and LC-MS.
- Optimize synthesis for scale-up and develop SOPs for novel synthetic materials.
- Adhere to all safety and Good Laboratory Practice regulations as well as company policies.
- Collaborate and communicate with other teams in research and development.
- Author patent and publication.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry with 5+ years post-graduate academic or industry experience related to electrolyte synthesis.
- Strong background of advanced synthetic chemistry in hetero elements, instrumentation including NMR, GC, and LC-MS, and quality control.
- Strong learning ability, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complicated concepts, ideas, and solutions to team members and leadership.
Benefits
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
