Battery Analytics Scientist

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Analytical Battery Chemist to perform hands-on chemical and materials characterization of battery cells, components, and materials. You will work with advanced analytical instrumentation and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and research teams to address battery-related challenges.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a relevant field and at least two years of testing experience, plus familiarity with FTIR, Raman, IC, GC, and MS techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• 2+ years of practical experience with chemical, electrochemical, and/or battery cell standard testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on analysis of automotive and battery materials using standard and custom test methods.
• Maintain analytical instrumentation, ensuring functional readiness through preventive maintenance and diagnostics.
• Author comprehensive reports detailing analytical results and findings.
• Establish timelines and project plans to meet internal and external customer expectations.
• Consult with cross-functional technical teams as a subject matter expert in chemical measurement.
• Apply data-driven problem-solving skills to analyze, diagnose, and recommend solutions based on lab test data.
• Adapt to changing project scopes and manage ambiguity effectively.
• Evaluate and implement emerging analytical methods and technologies to improve characterization capabilities and laboratory efficiency.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Battery testing

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Physics or Engineering

Tools

FTIR

Raman spectroscopy

Ion Chromatography

Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Job description

General Motors is seeking an Analytical Battery Chemist to perform hands-on chemical and materials characterization of battery cells, components, and materials. You will work with advanced analytical instrumentation and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and research teams to address battery-related challenges.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a relevant field and at least two years of testing experience, plus familiarity with FTIR, Raman, IC, GC, and MS techniques.