Synthetic Chemist (Rolling Basis)

EnergyX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO & Sick Leave

Equity compensation

Career growth

Job summary

EnergyX seeks a Synthetic (Project) Chemist to lead R&D on compound synthesis and solvent extraction. You will supervise the manufacture of synthesized chemistry, ensuring efficiency and project progress while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate offers a PhD in a relevant field, 3–5 years in a lab, and strong project management and communication skills to drive innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Minerals Engineering.
• 3–5 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with project management.
• Experience synthesizing a variety of organic molecules.
• Knowledge of synthesis and purification techniques.
• Strong cross-team communication and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects for compound synthesis and solvent extraction.
• Supervise manufacture of synthesized chemistry.
• Organize lab activities and ensure safety.
• Coordinate with directors to meet project timelines.
• Train technicians and engineers in lab practices.
• Order reagents and report findings to the team.

Job description

Energy Exploration Technologies has a mission to become a worldwide leader in the global transition to sustainable energy. Founded in 2018, the company is fundamentally changing the way humanity is powering our world and storing clean energy with breakthrough lithium-ion technology and energy storage solutions.

The Role

The Synthetic (Project) Chemist will be responsible for developing EnergyX’s R&D projects for compound synthesis and furthering the solvent extraction project. The successful candidate will supervise all aspects of the manufacture of the synthesized chemistry. The ideal best candidate for this role is highly self-motivated, thorough, diligent, and very organized with excellent project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Work with a team of experienced EnergyX scientists in research and development focused on disruptive materials and engineering systems to fundamentally transform scientific aspects of the energy industry. Specific responsibilities may include:

• Ensuring that the project team are organized with assigned work, and current work and reports are completed.
• Ensure all work that is conducted aligns with the development needs of the company.
• Collaborate to design the most efficient tests and project design.
• Provide training and direction to technicians and operators.

Lab responsibilities

• Oversee and delegate tasks associated to organic synthesis
• Organize daily activity of laboratory work, specifically the R&D work
• Lab Administration
• Ensure all test work is carried out safely and correctly
• Be able to do the work of all technicians and engineers

Research

• Order or have synthesized the reagents needed to further R&D testing
• Report findings and help direct the next steps
• Ensure that all equipment and reagents are ordereed
• Work with other directors and VP to ensure that project timelines and research are on target

Projects

• Provide SX team with test work needed to develop and test new SX technologies
• Guide technicians and engineers in work priority

External contact

Be able to technically explain and market our technology to customers

Basic Qualifications

• PhD (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Minerals Engineering).
• Minimum 3-5 years of of experience in a laboratory
• Experience with project management
• Experience synthesizing a variety of organic molecules.
• Knowledge of standard techniques related to synthesis and purification of organic molecules.
• Ability to build relationships across multiple disciplinary teams
• Must be able to communicate with internal and external customers
• Self-directed and self-motivated.
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent time-management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong safety mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing methods for product testing and experimental design.
• Proven communication and presentation skills
• Proven experience in managing a research project.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision with employer contribution + additional voluntary benefits
• PTO and Sick Leave available
• Equity Compensation
• Opportunity to contribute to the accelerated growth of the company

EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with EnergyX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.