Lead Experimental Scientist – Advanced Materials & Batteries

PERSOL; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is recruiting a Senior Scientist / Experimental Lead to join our Brisbane-based team working across advanced materials and battery technology. The successful candidate will design and execute experimental programs, lead testing and contribute to product development.

You will mentor junior scientists, coordinate multiple projects, and translate findings into commercially relevant outcomes, with a strong background in materials science, chemistry or chemical engineering and at least 3 years

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industry experience in materials science, chemistry or chemical engineering.
• At least 3 years' post-PhD industry experience.
• Experience designing and executing complex experimental programs.
• Solid understanding of electrochemistry.
• Experience with chemical and/or materials characterisation.
• Exposure to product development and technical project management.
• Experience working within quality controlled laboratory environments.
• Experience in lithium-ion batteries, energy storage or advanced materials is highly regarded.
• Strong technical reporting and data analysis skills.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute targeted experiments supporting product development, product refinement and commercialisation
• Develop experimental methodologies and test protocols
• Lead advanced testing and analytical programs, including electrochemical analysis
• Coordinate multiple experimental programs and ensure high standards of data capture, quality control and reporting
• Analyse experimental results and translate technical findings into clear recommendations
• Contribute to the development and refinement of new materials and technologies
• Support technical documentation and contribute to intellectual property and patent activities
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior scientists and laboratory staff

Skills

Experimental design

Electrochemistry

Data analysis

Mentoring

Education

PhD or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Scientist - Advanced Materials & Battery Technology

PERSOL is currently recruiting a Senior Scientist / Experimental Lead to join an innovative Brisbane based company working across advanced materials and battery technology. The successful candidate will join a growing technical team and play a key role in experimental design, execution and product development.

This is a senior technical position working across advanced materials, performance additives and battery-related technologies, with a strong focus on experimental design, laboratory execution and translating technical findings into commercially relevant outcomes.

The Opportunity

The role would suit a scientist who enjoys being hands-on technically, but is also looking to take greater ownership of complex experimental programs and contribute to product development.

Working closely with the Product Development teams, you will be responsible for planning and executing experimental programs across multiple technology streams. You will also work across different areas of the business, building strong relationships with technical and commercial stakeholders.

You will:

• Design and execute targeted experiments supporting product development, product refinement and commercialisation
• Develop experimental methodologies and test protocols
• Lead advanced testing and analytical programs, including electrochemical analysis
• Coordinate multiple experimental programs and ensure high standards of data capture, quality control and reporting
• Analyse experimental results and translate technical findings into clear recommendations
• Contribute to the development and refinement of new materials and technologies
• Support technical documentation and contribute to intellectual property and patent activities
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior scientists and laboratory staff

About You

You will be an experienced scientist with a strong technical background in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering or a related discipline.

You will ideally bring:

• A PhD or equivalent industry experience in a relevant scientific discipline
• At least 3 years' post-PhD industry experience
• Strong experience designing and executing complex experimental programs
• A solid understanding of electrochemistry
• Experience with chemical and/or materials characterisation
• Exposure to product development and technical project management
• Experience working within quality controlled laboratory environments
• Previous experience within lithium-ion batteries, energy storage or advanced materials would be highly regarded
• Strong technical reporting and data analysis skills
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior technical staff

Why Join?

• Annual Bonus - Opportunity to receive an annual performance-based bonus
• Innovative Technology - Work with advanced materials and battery technologies with real-world commercial applications
• Career Development - Work across technical, product development and commercial teams while mentoring junior scientists

If this position is of interest to you, please apply or reach out to ***************@persolapac.com.

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