Senior Scientist, Solid-State Battery Materials

Socket.dev; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Current, based in Hayward, California, is hiring a Senior Scientist to contribute as a key individual in battery research. The role focuses on polymer materials, cell performance, and solid-state architectures, with responsibilities spanning from hypothesis development to data-driven decision making.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in battery materials, electrochemistry, and polymer science, with strong collaborative skills to drive cross-functional projects in a safe,

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with relevant battery-science experience required.
• Experience analyzing electrochemistry and battery processing problems.
• Strong collaboration and communication within teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test polymer materials to improve cell performance.
• Design and execute high-quality experiments balancing speed and accuracy.
• Relate material properties to cell performance and optimize processes.
• Track projects, report progress, and communicate results to senior management.
• Survey literature on solid-state battery materials to inform strategy.
• Drive innovation and IP development through novel materials and designs.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Electrochemistry

Battery analysis

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

MS + 3 years relevant experience

BS + 5 years relevant experience

Tools

SEM

XRD

TGA

DSC

EIS

CV

Job description

Blue Current, based in Hayward, California, is hiring a Senior Scientist to contribute as a key individual in battery research. The role focuses on polymer materials, cell performance, and solid-state architectures, with responsibilities spanning from hypothesis development to data-driven decision making.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in battery materials, electrochemistry, and polymer science, with strong collaborative skills to drive cross-functional projects in a safe,