Graphite Materials R&D Chemist — Hands-on Lab Innovator

Westwater Resources, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwater Resources, Inc. is seeking an R&D Laboratory Chemist to conduct laboratory testing, experimental research, and materials characterization for graphite materials development. You will prepare samples, perform purification and carbonization steps, and analyze data to support process optimization.

You will collaborate with R&D, Process Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure rigorous documentation and safe lab practices while advancing DOE studies and scale-up efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or related field.
• Laboratory experience involving chemical analysis, materials characterization, or process-development testing.
• Experience with laboratory sample preparation and wet-chemistry techniques.
• Ability to document laboratory procedures and experimental results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general laboratory data management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct laboratory experiments supporting product and process development.
• Perform bench-scale studies to evaluate processing conditions, raw materials, and process modifications.
• Support development and optimization of graphite processing operations, including purification, coating, carbonization, screening, and related processes.
• Evaluate effects of process conditions on product properties and performance.
• Develop experimental plans and assist with DOE when appropriate.
• Identify technical problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Support scale-up of laboratory processes to pilot and production operations.
• Maintain detailed and traceable experimental records.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ICP-OES

XRD

BET

PSD

SEM

Job description

Westwater Resources, Inc. is seeking an R&D Laboratory Chemist to conduct laboratory testing, experimental research, and materials characterization for graphite materials development. You will prepare samples, perform purification and carbonization steps, and analyze data to support process optimization.

You will collaborate with R&D, Process Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure rigorous documentation and safe lab practices while advancing DOE studies and scale-up efforts.