Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: Starting at $100,000
Job Summary:
We are hiring a Battery Materials Scientists to support our organizations' growing U.S. customer base through a mix of hands-on lab work, technical troubleshooting, and customer-facing execution. This senior-level individual contributor role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of chemistry, client service, and technical innovation. Youll act as the technical bridge between customers and internal R&Densuring the products we deliver align precisely with customer specifications. This role is supporting our North America service lab operations, with initial onboarding in China and potential travel to California, Tennessee, and other customer locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, categorize, and deliver electrolyte samples that meet precise customer specifications
Act as the technical point of contact for key accountstranslating customer needs into clear inputs for R&D and sales teams
Support logistics, shipping, and documentation to ensure smooth sample delivery and issue resolution
Travel to 30% and more to customer sites for support, troubleshooting, and relationship management
Assist with lab setup and maintenance, including equipment oversight and quality control of sample preparation
Collaborate closely with global R&D, sales, and manufacturing teams to deliver timely and effective technical service
Represent our organization at conferences, industry meetings, and customer-facing events
Serve as a technical advisor and project lead on battery materials initiatives, even without direct reports
Qualifications:
Masters or PhD in Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in battery materials, chemical R&D, or a related technical role; lithium-ion experience preferred but not required
Strong hands-on experience preparing and testing electrolytes or advanced battery materials
Ability to lead technical conversations with senior customer stakeholders (executive presence)
Detail-oriented with strong skills in lab work, documentation, and communication
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and project leadership abilities
Mandarin proficiency is strongly preferred but not required
Willingness to travel:
30% or more domestically (e.g., California, Tennessee),10% or more internationally
Must be available for 23 weeks of onboarding in China
Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive health and dental coverage
Opportunities for rapid growth in technical or commercial roles
Direct exposure to global leadership and energy innovation
Mission-driven, collaborative work culture