Associate Electrolyte Engineer

Anthro; California; On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401k match

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Holidays (10+)

Job summary

Anthro is seeking an Associate Electrolyte Engineer to support electrolyte formulation, characterization, and electrochemical evaluation for next-generation batteries. You will work closely with scientists and cross-functional partners to translate ideas into experiments and actionable data.

The role involves rapid iteration of electrolyte concepts, building foundational capabilities, and contributing to technology development.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 1–2 years of industry 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 also collaborating in a small team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly present experimental results and insights to cross-functional teams.

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.
• Assist in developing and refining test protocols to improve data quality and throughput
• Analyze experimental data to identify trends and performance drivers.
• Summarize findings through clear documentation, reports, and presentations. Contribute to team discussions and help guide next experimental steps based on data.
• Follow and help reinforce laboratory safety practices. Support lab setup, organization, and scaling of experimental workflows as the team grows.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Gloveboxes

Electrochemical workstation

Python

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 play an 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