Associate Electrolyte Engineer

Anthro; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $88,000–$110,000 per year

Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 10+ U

Full medical, dental, and vision

401k with match

Parental leave with flexible return-to

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Job summary

Anthro is seeking an Associate Electrolyte Engineer to support electrolyte formulation, characterization, and electrochemical evaluation. You will work with scientists across materials and cell development to translate ideas into experiments and actionable data.

You will contribute to rapid iteration of electrolyte concepts, helping to build capabilities and accelerate technology development. Collaboration and hands-on bench work are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 1–2 years of industrial experience.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with chemical handling and solution preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a small team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support design, preparation, and optimization of electrolyte formulations across battery chemistries.
• Characterize electrolytes: conductivity, viscosity, density, moisture, HF analysis.
• Assemble and test coin cells, pouch cells; perform cycling, EIS, CV measurements.
• Help develop test protocols to improve data quality and throughput.
• Analyze data to identify trends and drivers; document and present results clearly.
• Contribute to team discussions and guide next steps based on data; maintain safety and lab organization.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication skills

Results presentation

Education

B.S./M.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Tools

EIS

CV measurements

Cell assembly

Python data analysis

Job description

About the Role

Anthro isdeveloping advanced electrolyte systems to enable safer, higher-performance next-generation batteries. We areseekinga hands-on and collaborative Associate Electrolyte Engineer to support electrolyte formulation, characterization, and electrochemical evaluation.

In this role, you will work closely with scientists and cross-functional partners in materials and cell development to translate ideas into experiments and actionable data. You will contribute to the rapid iteration of electrolyte concepts, helping to build foundational capabilities and accelerate technology development. Your work will playan important rolein advancing electrolyte performance and enabling the next generation of battery innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, preparation, and optimization of electrolyte formulations across various battery chemistries.

• Perform electrolyte characterization, including ionic conductivity, viscosity, density, moisture content, and HF analysis.

• Assemble and test electrochemical cells (e.g., coin cells, pouch cells), including cycling, EIS,CV measurements, etc.

• Assistin developing and refining test protocols to improve data quality and throughput

• Analyze experimental data toidentifytrends and performance drivers.

• Summarize findings through clear documentation, reports, and presentations.Contribute to team discussions and help guidenextexperimental steps based on data.

• Follow and help reinforce laboratory safety practices.Support lab setup, organization, and scaling of experimental workflows as the team grows.

Required Qualifications

• B.S or M.S. inChemistry,Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related fieldwith 1-2 years of experience in industry (or an industrial internship in the battery field)

• Hands-on laboratory experience with chemical handling and solution preparation

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating in a small team

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to clearly presentexperimental results and insightsintotechnical and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, research, or project experience in batteries, electrochemistry, or energy storage

• Familiarity with electrochemical techniques such as EIS, CV, and cell assembly

• Understanding of battery fundamentals and electrolyte systems

• Experience working with gloveboxes and air/moisture-sensitive materials

• Proficiencyin Python or similar tools for data analysis and visualization

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience. Expected salary range for posted level is $88,000-$110,000

• 15 Vacation Days, 10+ Holidays, Sick time off
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, 60% coverage for dependents
• 401k with match
• Paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work policy
• Diverse and inclusive work environment