Analytical Chemist

American Battery; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Stock options

401(K)

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

American Battery Technology Company in Reno, Nevada, is seeking an Analytical Chemist to support lithium-ion battery recycling processes. This role involves operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation, along with conducting chemical analyses and quality control testing. Candidates should have 3+ years of lab experience and a background in Analytical Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $30 to $40 per hour, company-sponsored health insurance, Stock options, and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of laboratory experience operating instrumentation and performing sample preparation.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste operations and emergency response training (HAZWOPER).
• Experience coordinating laboratory operations and training new staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory operations and chemical analyses to support process design.
• Validate and report quality control testing for battery materials.
• Ensure a safe laboratory work environment by adhering to Good Laboratory Practices.

Skills

Organic analytical instrumentation (GC, HPLC, TOC)

Liquid/Liquid Extraction, Solid Phase Extraction, Semi‑Prep LC

Inorganic analytical instrumentation (IC, ICP)

Various acid‑base titrations and measurements

Chemical processing background

Education

Background in Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emissions Spectroscopy (ICP‑OES)

Ion Chromatography (IC)

Total Organic Carbon analyzer (TOC)

Gas Chromatography (GC‑FID/MS)

Job description

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials thataresold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.

AsAnalyticalChemist,theincumbenthelpsperformallfacetsoflaboratory operations andchemicalanalyses to supportprocessdesign& implementationofour proprietary lithium‑ion battery recycling processesand primary resource extraction technologies.This candidate will work closely with our engineering organization, our plant operations team,and ourR&D teamto ensure the successful design, construction,and operations of our facilities.

Our pilot plant inMcCarren, Nevadaisthe first integrated implementation of our multi‑step processing train for the full mechanical processing, physical separations, chemical extractions, and production of commercial‑scale battery metals that will be resold back into the battery manufacturing supply chain to enact a low‑cost, low‑environmental impact, and domestically sourced closed‑loop circular economy. This position willreportto theDirector of Analytical Services.

Perform routineoperation of analytical instrumentationaccording tostandardizedoperating procedures(SOP),including but not limited to

• Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emissions Spectroscopy (ICP‑OES)
• Ion Chromatography (IC)
• Total Organic Carbon analyzer (TOC)
• Titrators, pH sensors, and various other benchtopanalytical instrumentation
• Gas Chromatography (GC‑FID/MS)

Perform data analysis, validation, and reporting of quality control testing to support commercial‑scale battery metalssold to the battery manufacturing supply chain including

• Sample data and analytical results entry in Laboratory Information Management System
• Generate Certification of Analyses (CoA) for final products

Help coordinate analytical chemistry lab operations, including but not limited to

• Maintain adequate supplies of laboratory consumables
• Receive and process incoming samples for chemical analysis
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation
• Train new analytical chemistry technical staff on methods and instrumentation

Ensure a safe laboratory work environment by adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) including

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate
• Uphold laboratory hygiene policies and procedures through records keeping and management of laboratory waste

Minimum Qualifications

A background in Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering with 3 or more years of laboratory experience operating instrumentation and performing sample preparation

• Organic analytical instrumentation including (GC, HPLC, TOC)
• Liquid/Liquid Extraction, Solid Phase Extraction, Semi‑Prep LC
• Inorganic analytical instrumentation (IC, ICP)
• Various acid‑base titrations and measurements
• Chemical processing background (Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Metals & Mining, Mineral Processing, etc.)

Physical Demands

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling activities required to move laboratory equipment and consumables such as instrumentation, compressed gas cylinders, and dewars.

Positional demands of the job such as standing at sample processing and analytical instrumentation on benchtops and in chemical fume hoods as well as sitting at computer workstations processing analytical data.

Other Desired Experience/Education

• Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response training (HAZWOPER)
• Competitive salary
• Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Parental Leave
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Stock options
• 401(K)
• Flexible paid time off

Expected Pay Range

$30/hr - $40/hr

Compensation for this position may vary based on a number of individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The total compensation package may also include additional components such as bonus, equity, and benefits, which will be detailed upon offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Americans With Disabilities Act

American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.