Chemical Technician (Weekend Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock incentives

Dental, vision, healthcare

401(k) plan

Job summary

Coreshell is seeking a Chemical Technician in San Leandro, CA, for full-time work in a cutting-edge battery-materials setting. You will assist scientists in synthesizing and characterizing new battery materials and thin-film coatings, and maintain rigorous data records.

The role emphasizes laboratory work with safety and documentation, plus opportunities to handle analytical instruments and contribute to advanced silicon-based anode technology in a fast-evolving energy space.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or equivalent in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science, or 2+ years industrial experience.
• Experience with laboratory work (wet chemistry preferred).
• Completed Chemistry courses with laboratory components.
• Some experience with material characterization preferred.
• Able to safely handle chemicals and work in a lab.
• Able to move equipment up to 20 kg.
• Interested in a career in science and clean energy.

Responsibilities

• Assist scientists/engineers by synthesizing and characterizing new battery materials and 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

Skills

Laboratory skills

Chemical handling

Documentation

Material characterization

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Position: Chemical Technician

Reports To: Senior Process Engineer

Coreshell

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

• 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.