Solid-State Battery Scientist I/II - R&D Prototyping

ION Storage Systems

Beltsville (MD)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 115,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Company holidays
PTO 17 days
Parental leave
401(k) 4% match
Wellness allowance

Job summary

ION Storage Systems in Beltsville, MD is seeking a Battery Scientist I or II to join our Cell Research and Development team. You will learn and perform research on lithium-based solid-state battery cells, fabricate prototypes, and analyze data to understand and improve electrochemical performance.

The role requires hands-on lab work, collaboration with senior scientists, and the potential to lead campaigns at Scientist II level.

Qualifications

  • BS or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field with lab work
  • MS or PhD with laboratory-based research experience in battery materials
  • Hands-on measurement and analysis of material properties related to batteries
  • Ability to analyze data to draw defensible conclusions
  • Clear technical communication, teamwork and organization

Responsibilities

  • Learn and perform research on electrochemical cells and their components
  • Fabricate prototypes and conduct testing with statistical analyses
  • Collaborate with senior scientists to interpret results
  • Document experimental design, results and uncertainties
  • Support design and fabrication of tools for cell assembly and testing
  • Troubleshoot results and translate findings into changes
  • Stay current with battery literature and methods
  • Identify opportunities to improve R&D processes
  • Follow safety protocols and maintain lab cleanliness
  • Independently scope and lead campaigns at Scientist II level and mentor juniors

Skills

Material analysis
Data visualization
Problem solving
Teamwork
Technical communication
Adaptability
Python
MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry/ Chemical Eng/ Materials Science
Master's in Chemistry/ Chemical Eng/ Materials Science
Ph.D. in Chemistry/ Chemical Eng/ Materials Science

Tools

Python
MATLAB

Job description

ION Storage Systems in Beltsville, MD is seeking a Battery Scientist I or II to join our Cell Research and Development team. You will learn and perform research on lithium-based solid-state battery cells, fabricate prototypes, and analyze data to understand and improve electrochemical performance.

The role requires hands-on lab work, collaboration with senior scientists, and the potential to lead campaigns at Scientist II level.

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