Associate Scientist / Research Scientist

Molicel; Pitt Meadows; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan

3 weeks vacation to start

Professional development

Job summary

E-One Moli Energy (Canada) Limited, a cutting-edge Li-ion battery R&D center in Maple Ridge, BC, invites a Research Scientist to explore electrolyte behavior and improve cell designs. You will lead experiments and summarize data for teams.

Candidates hold MSc or PhD in Electrochemistry or Physical Chemistry, with 3+ years in Li-ion tech. This on-site role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrochemistry or Physical Chemistry with strong fundamentals.
• Post-graduate experience in electrochemistry; 3+ years in Li-ion tech preferred.
• Experience applying electrochemical research to problem solving.
• Strong writing and data presentation skills; able to communicate to groups.
• Proficiency with office products to analyze and present data; some Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of experiments to improve Li-ion cell designs.
• Summarize and present data to research teams.
• Apply electrochemical techniques to understand Li-ion processes.
• Develop improvements to current and upcoming cell designs for product teams.
• Provide support to manufacturing in Taiwan.
• Document research and convey knowledge to scientists
• Maintain knowledge at the forefront of Li-ion technology and apply to projects.

Skills

Critical thinking

Technical writing

Data analysis

Python

Project management

Communication

Office tools

Education

MSc/PhD in Electrochemistry or Physical Chemistry

Job description

E-One Moli Energy (Canada) Limited is a cutting-edge lithium-ion battery R&D center in Maple Ridge, B.C., with a rich history dating back to a UBC Physics lab in 1977. Today, we're global leaders in materials research and battery development, known for our MOLICEL brand powering EVs, tools, medical gear, and more. Our passionate team thrives on battery innovation!

We are looking for a creative and driven individual to join our team of experts on the Cell Chemistry team. The successful candidate will research the fundamental concepts behind electrolyte behaviour and use that information to recommend improved recipes for our product line. They will additionally research new techniques to characterize electrolyte performance. We have an outstanding range of analytical tools rivalling the best in the industry, so creativity and drive are the only barriers to success.

The ROLE

Our Research Scientists lead the planning and execution of experiments designed to improve specific qualities of current and upcoming cell designs. They are responsible for summarizing and presenting this data to our research teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use electrochemical techniques to understand processes within Li-ion cells.
• Execute lean and well-developed experiments in a self-directed manner.
• Identify new concepts and techniques to be applied to commercially relevant Li-ion cell designs.
• Provide support for product development teams by developing improvements to current and upcoming cell designs.
• Provide support to our manufacturing centre in Taiwan.
• Document research and accurately covey the knowledge learned to other scientists
• Maintain personal knowledge at the forefront of academic Li-ion technology and apply its lessons in industrially relevant projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• MSc. or PhD in Electrochemistry or Physical Chemistry with a strong understanding of electrochemistry fundamentals.
• Post-graduate career experience in electrochemistry with 3+ years' experience in Li-ion technology is preferred, however, relevant battery industry experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience applying electrochemical research to understand and then solve problems
• Strong critical thinking skills, which aid the ability to communicate project needs, challenges, decisions, and propel projects forward efficiently.
• Well-developed technical writing skills with experience in the compilation and presentation of data to groups.
• Proficiency with office products to analyze and present data. Some python experience would be a benefit.
• Ability to direct and manage projects, with limited supervision.
• Versatility and aptitude to rapidly master new concepts, equipment, etc.
• Adaptability when working in a rapidly changing work environment.
• Committed to product excellence and continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent company-paid benefits package
• Pension plan with employer contributions
• 3 weeks' annual vacation to start
• Professional development and other training opportunities
• Inclusive working environment
• Regular social activities
• Casual attire

Note: This is an on-site position.

E-One Moli Energy (Canada) Limited values diversity in the workplace and is committed to employment equity.