Electrochemist, NdFeB Recycling R&D Technician

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

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.