Senior Battery Materials Scientist – R&D Leader

Cabot Corporation; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead battery materials research at the Billerica, MA Technology Center. The role focuses on mechanistic understanding of additives, active materials, binders, electrolytes, and interfaces to improve cell performance.

Korean language proficiency is preferred for communication with Korea-based partners. You will design and execute robust electrochemical tests, guide junior scientists, and translate laboratory findings into scalable material

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in electrochemistry, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline with 2+ years of industrial/applied experience; OR
• Master's in related field with 6+ years; OR
• Bachelor's with 10+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead battery materials R&D and electrochemical evaluation programs of moderate to high complexity and business impact.
• Develop mechanistic understanding of how materials and interfaces affect cell performance.
• Translate data into material design rules, product recommendations, IP and customer solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including synthesis, process, analytical, modeling, and manufacturing.

Skills

Battery materials R&D

Electrochemical testing

DOE – design of experiments

Korean communication

Education

PhD in electrochemistry

MS in related field

BS in related field

Tools

Battery cycler software

Electrochemical testing hardware

Job description

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead battery materials research at the Billerica, MA Technology Center. The role focuses on mechanistic understanding of additives, active materials, binders, electrolytes, and interfaces to improve cell performance.

Korean language proficiency is preferred for communication with Korea-based partners. You will design and execute robust electrochemical tests, guide junior scientists, and translate laboratory findings into scalable material