Battery Materials Analytical Lab Tech - Sustainability

Redwood Materials Inc.; Nevada, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials Inc. is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Technician to support production quality and safety at our facilities.

You will perform routine chemical analyses, handle samples, operate basic instruments, and ensure documentation adheres to SOPs and safety standards. Responsibilities include sample preparation, routine analysis, equipment maintenance, and contributing to lab safety audits in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field, or 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience in laboratory settings, quality settings, or chemical production facilities.
• Experience in typical laboratory practices including waste handling, safe work practices, data entry and management, good documentation practices and experimental setup and execution.
• Comfortable wearing PPE including lab coats and respirators.
• Experience with relevant test methods such as ICP-OES, auto-titration, X-Ray Fluorescence, Total Organic Carbon, etc.
• Experience with sample prep and analysis, chemical handling and laboratory hazards.
• Demonstrates ability to perform basic chemistry math and calculations.
• Adept with data acquisition and analysis tools including Laboratory Information Management Systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to execute with a calm and collaborative urgency.
• Use of a step ladder
• Sit and/or stand for long periods of time, greater than 2 hours
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Responsibilities

• Prepares samples for analysis using established tests and techniques.
• Assists with and performs routine chemical, metrological, and/or metallurgical analysis and reporting.
• Maintains laboratory instrumentation and equipment, including troubleshooting and performing verifications.
• Works in a production environment, sampling and testing physical characteristics.
• Performs additional duties as required, including lab organization, inventory, safety audits, and special projects.
• Works effectively in both team and individual environments.

Skills

Lab analysis

Quality control

Data entry

Instrumentation

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor degree in science

2+ years related experience

Tools

ICP-OES

XRF

TOC

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Job description

Redwood Materials Inc. is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Technician to support production quality and safety at our facilities.

You will perform routine chemical analyses, handle samples, operate basic instruments, and ensure documentation adheres to SOPs and safety standards. Responsibilities include sample preparation, routine analysis, equipment maintenance, and contributing to lab safety audits in a dynamic production environment.