Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Materials Scientist role focuses on developing and optimizing advanced cathode materials for lithium-metal batteries, impacting the company's battery technology innovation and manufacturing scale-up.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will synthesize and characterize cathode materials, collaborate with engineers on testing, investigate performance issues, scale materials from R&D to pilot production, conduct advanced material characterization, document results, and contribute to cross-functional teams.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive compensation, stock options, and a benefits package.
Experience and skills
Requires an M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field, 3+ years of experience with battery-active materials, expertise in layered oxides or vanadium-based cathodes, and knowledge of lithium battery chemistry; preferred experience includes lithium-metal anodes, battery scale-up, and manufacturing transfer.
Career development
Opportunities include working in a fast-paced, early-stage environment with impact on pilot-scale manufacturing and clean energy technology development.
Work environment and culture
The company culture is mission-driven, small team-oriented, and focused on energy innovation and clean energy impact.
Company information
The company is an exciting startup developing next-generation lithium-metal technology with unique raw materials and patented electrochemical processes.
Team overview
The candidate will join a small, mission-driven team at the forefront of energy innovation.
Unique job features
The role offers hands-on involvement in shaping pilot-scale manufacturing and working with patented electrochemical technology unique to the company.
Company overview
Lumicity is an engineering and technology company based in California, specializing in various high-tech sectors including electrical engineering, energy, and aerospace. They generate revenue by providing specialized engineering services and solutions, hiring skilled professionals for roles such as Senior Electrical Engineers, Radio Frequency Engineers, and Project Managers. The company is actively involved in the energy sector and collaborates with startups in aviation, indicating a focus on innovation and cutting-edge technology. Lumicity is known for its strategic hiring in key locations like El Segundo and Los Angeles, reflecting its commitment to growth and industry leadership.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in synthesizing and characterizing advanced cathode materials, especially vanadium or transition metal oxides, emphasizing your hands-on experience with lithium-metal battery chemistry and electrochemical testing.
Focus on showcasing your ability to collaborate across R&D and pilot-scale manufacturing teams, detailing your experience with scaling materials from gram to kilogram quantities and your proficiency with characterization techniques like XRD, SEM, BET, and ICP-OES.
Apply through multiple channels including Lumicity’s corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and ensure your application reaches the hiring team.
Connect with current Lumicity employees in the battery materials or R&D divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent innovations in lithium-metal technology, asking about their work on cathode material challenges, or expressing genuine interest in their patented electrochemical processes.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'lithium-metal cells,' 'vanadium-based cathodes,' 'electrochemical testing,' 'scale-up,' and 'materials characterization' to ensure your application passes initial automated screenings.
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