R&D Technician
Coreshell Technologies
San Leandro, CA, USA
Posted on Dec 8, 2024
Position: R&D Technician
Reports To: Senior R&D Manager
Coreshell's metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity, fast-charging, and superior safety. Our low-cost liquid-phase nano-coating addresses critical electrode-surface degradation issues and enables batteries with a Silicon-dominant anode that have higher energy density, superior intrinsic thermal safety, and significantly lower cost/kWh compared to current LIBs. Our Si anode material is 50% the cost of graphite and 100% domestically sourced. We strive to transform the global automotive market by enabling low-cost and long-range EVs as a first step towards net-zero sustainability in the near future.
Core Responsibilities: We are looking for an R&D Technician to execute on research and development activities including synthesizing materials with material characterization and data record on a regular basis, building lithium-ion battery coin cells, conducting chemical and consumable inventory management, among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a strong background in chemistry with significant laboratory experience and can act on his/her own initiative to troubleshoot problems. Familiarity with material analysis is also desired. Responsibilities include:
Reports To: Senior R&D Manager
Coreshell's metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity, fast-charging, and superior safety. Our low-cost liquid-phase nano-coating addresses critical electrode-surface degradation issues and enables batteries with a Silicon-dominant anode that have higher energy density, superior intrinsic thermal safety, and significantly lower cost/kWh compared to current LIBs. Our Si anode material is 50% the cost of graphite and 100% domestically sourced. We strive to transform the global automotive market by enabling low-cost and long-range EVs as a first step towards net-zero sustainability in the near future.
Core Responsibilities: We are looking for an R&D Technician to execute on research and development activities including synthesizing materials with material characterization and data record on a regular basis, building lithium-ion battery coin cells, conducting chemical and consumable inventory management, among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a strong background in chemistry with significant laboratory experience and can act on his/her own initiative to troubleshoot problems. Familiarity with material analysis is also desired. Responsibilities include:
- Assist scientists/engineers by synthesizing and characterizing new battery materials and new thin-film coating materials.
- Characterize inorganic/organic materials with analytical instruments.
- Follow SOPs and work safely in a laboratory environment.
- Keep accurate and detailed records of all laboratory activities, including experimental procedures, observations, and results.
- Work collaboratively with others and present findings.
- Desire to learn new techniques and skills.
- Willingness to take on responsibilities to help keep the lab running.
- B.S. degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science OR an experience in a similarly relevant field with 2+ years of industrial experience.
- Previous experience laboratory work (wet chemistry preferred).
- Completed Chemistry-related courses with laboratory component.
- Some previous experience on material characterization is preferred but not essential.
- Able to safely handle chemicals and safely work in a laboratory setting.
- Interest in a career in science & technology and passionate about the clean energy space.
