Chemical Technician (Weekend Shift)

Coreshell; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock incentives

Dental, vision, healthcare

401(k) benefits

Job summary

Coreshell is seeking a Chemical Technician in San Leandro, CA to synthesize and characterize new battery materials and thin-film coating materials. You will work with analytical instruments and maintain data records according to SOPs.

Qualified candidates have a B.S. in Chemistry/related field and lab experience; industrial experience is a plus. The role is full-time, with hourly compensation and stock incentives based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have laboratory experience and safety in a lab environment.
• Completed chemistry-related courses with lab components.
• Experience with material characterization is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and characterize new battery materials and thin-film coating materials.
• Characterize inorganic/organic materials using analytical instruments.
• Follow SOPs and maintain weekly data records.
• Keep accurate records of all lab activities, procedures, observations and results.

Education

B.S. degree or equivalent in Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Materials Science

Job description

Position: Chemical Technician

Reports to: Senior Process Engineer.

Coreshell's metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity, fast-charging, and superior safety. Our low-cost liquid-phase nano-coating addresses critical electrode-surface degradation issues and enables batteries with a Silicon-dominant anode that have higher energy density, superior intrinsic thermal safety, and significantly lower cost/kWh compared to current LIBs. Our Si anode material is 50% the cost of graphite and 100% domestically sourced. We strive to transform the global automotive market by enabling low-cost and long-range EVs as a first step towards net-zero sustainability in the near future.

Core Responsibilities

We are looking for a Chemical Technician to execute on synthesizing materials with material characterization and data record on a regular basis. The ideal candidate has a strong background in chemistry with significant laboratory experience and can act on his/her own initiative to troubleshoot problems. Familiarity with material analysis is also desired.

• Assist scientists/engineers by synthesizing and characterizing new battery materials and new thin-film coating materials.
• Characterize inorganic/organic materials by analytical instruments.
• Follow SOPs and keep data records weekly.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of all laboratory activities, including experimental procedures, observations, and results

Requirements

• B.S. degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science OR experience in a similarly relevant field with 2+ years of industrial experience.
• Previous experience with laboratory work (wet chemistry preferred).
• Completed Chemistry-related courses with laboratory component.
• Some previous experience on material characterization is preferred but not essential.
• Able to safely handle chemicals and safely work in a laboratory setting.
• Able to safely move equipment up to 20 kg.
• Interested in a career in science & technology and passionate about the clean energy space.

Location & Benefits

San Leandro, CA. Full-time. Hourly rate is $26.00 - $35.00 per hour with additional stock incentives dependent on experience. Dental, vision, healthcare and 401(k) benefits are included. Applications will be screened as received.