Senior Scientist, Solid-State Battery Materials

bluecurrent; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Current is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead and execute advanced battery materials research in a fast-paced team. This role focuses on polymer materials development to improve solid-state cell performance, reliability, and safety.

You will design experiments, interpret complex data, and collaborate across disciplines to advance core technology. The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent experience, with strong electrochemistry skills, collaboration abilities, and a track

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Proven ability to design and execute electrochemical experiments.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test polymer materials that enhance cell performance and stability.
• Design and execute high-quality experiments with efficient use of resources.
• Relate polymer properties to cell performance and optimize processing.
• Drive innovation and communicate results to leadership with data-driven insights.

Skills

Battery materials

Electrochemistry

Data analysis

Team mentorship

Characterization techniques

Education

PhD in a relevant field

MS + 3 years experience

BS + 5 years experience

10 years related industry experience

Tools

SEM

XRD

TGA

DSC

EIS

CV

Job description

Blue Current is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead and execute advanced battery materials research in a fast-paced team. This role focuses on polymer materials development to improve solid-state cell performance, reliability, and safety.

You will design experiments, interpret complex data, and collaborate across disciplines to advance core technology. The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent experience, with strong electrochemistry skills, collaboration abilities, and a track