Electrolyte Engineer for Battery R&D — Hands-on & Data-Driven

Anthro; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $88,000–$110,000 per year

Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 10+ U

Full medical, dental, and vision

401k with match

Parental leave with flexible return-to

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Job summary

Anthro is seeking an Associate Electrolyte Engineer to support electrolyte formulation, characterization, and electrochemical evaluation. You will work with scientists across materials and cell development to translate ideas into experiments and actionable data.

You will contribute to rapid iteration of electrolyte concepts, helping to build capabilities and accelerate technology development. Collaboration and hands-on bench work are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 1–2 years of industrial experience.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with chemical handling and solution preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a small team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support design, preparation, and optimization of electrolyte formulations across battery chemistries.
• Characterize electrolytes: conductivity, viscosity, density, moisture, HF analysis.
• Assemble and test coin cells, pouch cells; perform cycling, EIS, CV measurements.
• Help develop test protocols to improve data quality and throughput.
• Analyze data to identify trends and drivers; document and present results clearly.
• Contribute to team discussions and guide next steps based on data; maintain safety and lab organization.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication skills

Results presentation

Education

B.S./M.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Tools

EIS

CV measurements

Cell assembly

Python data analysis

Job description

Anthro is seeking an Associate Electrolyte Engineer to support electrolyte formulation, characterization, and electrochemical evaluation. You will work with scientists across materials and cell development to translate ideas into experiments and actionable data.

You will contribute to rapid iteration of electrolyte concepts, helping to build capabilities and accelerate technology development. Collaboration and hands-on bench work are essential.