Analytical Technician - Energy Storage Lab Specialist

EnergyX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time-off, holidays, and sick time

401(k) with employer match

Equity Package

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

EnergyX in Austin seeks an Analytical Chemistry Technician to support plant operations by performing high-quality analyses and contributing to the laboratory’s success.

You will work with ICP-OES, FAAS, TOC, NMR, and titration systems, and you will prepare calibration standards, ensure data integrity, and uphold safety in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with plant scientists is essential to optimize processes and quality control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical chemistry, chemistry, or related field, or at least two years of experience in analytical chemistry setting.
• Experience with calibration curves, serial dilutions, LODs and LOQs.
• Familiarity with basic statistics in analytical chemistry: RSD, percent error, percent recovery.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and stay organized in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant scientists and operators to provide analytical chemistry support for experimental design and process optimization.
• Perform timely analysis of samples using ICP-OES, FAAS, TOC analysis, benchtop NMR spectroscopy, automated titration systems, and other analytical techniques as required.
• Prepare and maintain calibration standard solutions for calibration curves and QC checks.
• Structure analytical batches with proper quality control checks to ensure data integrity.
• Perform careful data review before reporting results.
• Adhere to established SOPs for all testing processes.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment/instrumentation as required.
• Place order requests for chemicals and supplies necessary for instrument operation and sample analysis.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety in the laboratory.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and well-maintained laboratory workspace.

Skills

Calibration curves

Serial dilutions

Statistics basics

Google Sheets

Excel

Prioritization

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in analytical chemistry/chemistry or related field

Two years analytical chemistry experience

Tools

ICP-OES

FAAS

TOC

NMR

Titration

Job description

EnergyX in Austin seeks an Analytical Chemistry Technician to support plant operations by performing high-quality analyses and contributing to the laboratory’s success.

You will work with ICP-OES, FAAS, TOC, NMR, and titration systems, and you will prepare calibration standards, ensure data integrity, and uphold safety in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with plant scientists is essential to optimize processes and quality control.