Senior Electrochemist / Lead CO2 Electrolyzer R&D

Oxylus Energy; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid sick days and vacation

401k match

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Oxylus Energy, a climate-tech company in Branford, CT, seeks a Senior Electrochemist/Senior Electrochemical Engineer to test MEAs for CO₂ electrolyzers and design experiments to improve reactor performance.

You will set up and manage electrochemical tests, analyze data, and report findings to stakeholders, while mentoring junior team members and documenting procedures for shared knowledge across the team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience testing electrochemical devices such as electrolyzers, fuel cells, flow batteries, or batteries.
• Experience with MEA/zero-gap cell formats is ideal.
• Proficient in chronopotentiometry, EIS, accelerated stress testing, polarization curves, and voltammetry.
• Strong foundation in reaction kinetics and mass transport.
• Ability to design experiments (DOE) and draw sound conclusions from data.
• Track record leading R&D projects from concept to results.
• Experience writing test protocols and training others.
• Commitment to lab safety including handling hazardous gases like CO.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Able to lift up to 20 lb for assembling cells.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrochemical tests and analyze results across operating conditions.
• Investigate failure mechanisms in CO₂ reduction systems.
• Manage and troubleshoot electrochemical test stations.
• Use data to guide future experiments and plans.
• Communicate test status and issues to the team.
• Mentor junior researchers and document procedures.
• Prepare presentations and data analyses for the technical team.
• Collaborate to advance reactor performance and scalability.

Skills

Electrochemical testing

DOE (design of experiments)

Experimental design and data analysis

Leadership of projects

Technical communication

Lab safety

Education

B.S./B.A. in chemistry/chemical engineering/physics/materials science

M.S./M.A. in same fields

Ph.D. with 2+ years in electrolyzers/fuel cells/batteries

Tools

Potentiostats

Power supplies

Mass flow controllers

Humidification systems

Pressure control systems

Job description

Oxylus Energy, a climate-tech company in Branford, CT, seeks a Senior Electrochemist/Senior Electrochemical Engineer to test MEAs for CO₂ electrolyzers and design experiments to improve reactor performance.

You will set up and manage electrochemical tests, analyze data, and report findings to stakeholders, while mentoring junior team members and documenting procedures for shared knowledge across the team.