Battery & Materials Recycling Research Associate

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory seeks a Post-Baccalaureate Appointee in the Applied Materials Division to advance materials recycling research, focusing on battery recycling and metals recovery. The role involves hands-on work with lab and pilot-scale equipment, data collection, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes.

The position requires a recent bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, or materials science, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree earned within the past 0–2 years in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or closely related field.
• Experience in lithium-ion battery systems, battery materials, and/or recycling technologies.
• Familiarity with materials separation equipment and techniques.
• Aptitude for hands-on laboratory or technical work, including use of hand tools and assembly/modification of equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative research team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory- and pilot-scale experiments for material separation and recycling.
• Support pilot-plant design, installation, commissioning, and operation.
• Collect and analyze data; document experimental results; contribute to research on direct recycling and related processes.

Skills

Battery systems

Battery materials

Recycling tech

Separation equipment

Hands-on lab work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Laboratory safety

Core values

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory seeks a Post-Baccalaureate Appointee in the Applied Materials Division to advance materials recycling research, focusing on battery recycling and metals recovery. The role involves hands-on work with lab and pilot-scale equipment, data collection, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes.

The position requires a recent bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, or materials science, and a proven