Electrochemist

Evolve Scientific; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Evolve Scientific in Sydney seeks an Electrochemist R&D Technician to join an innovative team focused on NdFeB magnet recycling technology. Based in Alexandria, you will gain hands-on experience across lab research, electrochemical testing, pilot-scale operations, sample prep and process development.

Working closely with senior staff, you will build practical electrochemistry skills while contributing to the development and scale-up of novel recycling processes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on postgraduate lab/R&D experience in electrochemistry.
• Ability to follow experimental procedures accurately.
• Strong record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Good teamwork and practical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare magnet feedstock, samples, electrolytes, reagents and laboratory solutions.
• Set up and operate electrochemical cells and potentiostat experiments.
• Conduct electrochemical tests including CV, LSV, EIS and electrolysis experiments.
• Support coating removal and pre-treatment studies.
• Assist with pilot-scale reactor trials and process development activities.
• Monitor and record current, voltage, temperature and operating data.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, notebooks and experimental data.
• Support laboratory housekeeping, inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with scientists and engineers to achieve project goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Master's in Chemistry

Tools

Potentiostats

Job description

Develop innovative NdFeB magnet recycling technology.

Conduct CV, LSV and EIS electrochemical testing.

Grow your R&D skills in a collaborative team.

About the company/role:

An exciting opportunity for an early-mid career Electrochemist R&D Technician to join an innovative technology development team focused on advancing NdFeB magnet recycling technology. Based in Alexandria, Sydney, this role offers hands-on experience across laboratory research, electrochemical testing, pilot-scale operations, sample preparation and process development. Working closely with senior technical staff, you will develop practical electrochemistry skills while contributing to the development and scale‑up of novel recycling processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare magnet feedstock, samples, electrolytes, reagents and laboratory solutions
• Set up and operate electrochemical cells and potentiostat experiments.
• Conduct electrochemical tests including CV, LSV, EIS and electrolysis experiments.
• Support coating removal and pre-treatment studies.
• Assist with pilot-scale reactor trials and process development activities.
• Monitor and record current, voltage, temperature and operating data.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, notebooks and experimental data.
• Support laboratory housekeeping, inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with scientists and engineers to achieve project goals.

Experience:

• Degree or Masters in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related.
• Hands-on postgraduate laboratory, R&D experience in electrochemistry, electrolysis or related concepts.
• Ability to follow experimental procedures accurately and consistently.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable working with chemicals, laboratory equipment and technical processes.
• Strong teamwork and practical problem-solving abilities.

Desirable:

• Experience operating potentiostats.
• Exposure to Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS).
• Experience with electrolysis or DC power systems.
• Experience in sample preparation, filtration, washing and drying techniques.
• Experience handling metallic materials or powders.
• Exposure to coating-removal or deep eutectic solvent (DES) processes.
• Experience in recycling, resource recovery or circular economy technologies.

Culture/Benefits.

• Excellent opportunity for career development in electrochemistry.
• Learn directly from experienced R&D and technical leaders.
• Exposure to laboratory and pilot-scale technology development.
• Hands-on role with genuine scientific and engineering impact.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Full-time, permanent role in Alexandria, Sydney.