Senior Scientist, Electrolyte for Next-Gen Batteries

lyten; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products—from lithium-sulfur batteries to advanced sensors and concrete admixtures.

We are seeking a Senior Scientist, Electrolyte to lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of electrolyte chemistries, establish SEI/CEI stability, and translate bench results into high-performance cell designs within Lyten's battery R&D program.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s with 3+ years in a relevant field (battery topic)
• Bachelor’s with 5+ years in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Experience developing electrolyte formulations for Li-S/Li-metal systems
• Ability to establish battery composition-property relationships via electrochemical/analytical methods

Responsibilities

• Develop novel electrolyte formulations for Lyten’s next-gen sulfur cathodes and lithium alloy anodes
• Establish electrolyte composition–cell performance relationships using electrochemical and analytical techniques
• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to co-optimize cell components and designs
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Quality to set specifications and qualify new suppliers
• Contribute to IP through high-quality electrolyte-related inventions

Skills

Electrolyte formulation

Battery R&D

Electrochemical analysis

Cell design

Education

Doctorate in battery science/related field

Master's in chemistry, materials science, or engineering

Bachelor's in relevant field

Tools

Analytical techniques

Job description

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products—from lithium-sulfur batteries to advanced sensors and concrete admixtures.

We are seeking a Senior Scientist, Electrolyte to lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of electrolyte chemistries, establish SEI/CEI stability, and translate bench results into high-performance cell designs within Lyten's battery R&D program.