Battery Application Lab Associate

Role & responsibilities

Material Preparation & Formulation

• Synthesis Support: Assist in the preparation and processing of advanced materials (e.g., conductive additives, coatings, and composite powders) using high-shear mixers, ball mills, and furnaces.
• Slurry Mixing: Accurately weigh and mix active materials, binders, and solvents to create uniform slurries for coating processes, adhering strictly to target rheological properties.
• Sample Management: Catalog, label, and safely store experimental samples, ensuring clear traceability across the development lifecycle.

Analytical Characterization

• Physical Testing: Conduct routine physical and chemical characterizations of powders and slurries, including measuring viscosity, tap density, particle size distribution, and moisture content.

Data Collection & Documentation

• Data Management: Accurately record cell build data, experimental parameters, and test results into laboratory tracking systems or notebooks.
• Basic Analysis: Extract, process, and plot test data to support scientists and engineers in making R&D decisions.
• SOP Development: Help create, continuously update, and maintain detailed documentation for battery handling, assembly, and testing procedures.

Lab Operations & Safety

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment, including analytical balances, cyclers, gloveboxes, and vacuum ovens.
• Inventory Control: Track and manage the inventory of lab supplies, chemicals, active materials, and safety equipment.
• Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to all chemical and electrical safety guidelines, including proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials (e.g., lithium salts, toxic solvents).