Electrochemist Scientist

Position: Electrochemist Scientist

Status: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

Reports to: Testing and Development Manager

Position Summary: Electrochemist Scientist is responsible for developing targeted electrochemical methods and techniques for assessing materials, electrolyzer cells, and stacks to improve and advance electrolyzer performance and durability.

This is an opportunity to be very hands-on in a startup R&D lab environment and collaborate with a diverse team of talented and passionate engineers and scientists with a common goal of decarbonizing heavy industry.

Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, in-person position. Days and hours of the work are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Design and execute tests to identify methods to improve electrolyzer performance and durability and gain fundamental understanding of underlying mechanisms.
• Design new materials and optimize existing materials and configurations.
• Evaluate electrolyzer cell and stack performance and diagnostic data.
• Report analysis and conclusions to team members and leadership.
• Develop targeted test protocols focused on components and material evaluation along with performance specifications and validation criteria.
• Provide guidance on technical direction and feedback for R&D programs.
• Drive standard tools and processes for use across Development and Testing teams.
• Mentor and train less senior team members.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technical and scientific advancements in your field.

You’re the right candidate for this job if you enjoy workplaces where everyone has a voice, if you’re passionate about solving climate change through complex and wonky markets, and if you’re willing to propose a new idea, write a memo, code a script, and turn a wrench, you bring positive energy and are flexible in your position.

We know the right candidate might not check every box in this job description. You could also have important skills we haven't thought of. If you think you’re a great candidate for this role, apply and tell us why. To apply, send us a resume and a few sentences about why you are interested in this position and what you bring to the table. There may be opportunities for us to train you too! We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

About Advanced Ionics:

Our mission is to decarbonize the "hard-to-abate" heavy industrial sectors of the world economy with a new class of electrolyzers. Advanced Ionics is seeking a highly motivated people to join our growing team that is dedicated to developing transformational “green hydrogen” industrial electrolyzer systems.

At Advanced Ionics, we’ve created a green hydrogen platform that allows industrial hydrogen producers and users to achieve sustainability and decarbonize, without sacrificing profit. We combine our patented Symbiotic electrolyzer technology with our customers’ onsite process and waste heat to produce the lowest-cost green hydrogen on the market.

We’re a thoughtful, venture-backed, and mission-oriented team of engineers, creatives, and business people looking to change the world. And, we’re proud to say we’re headquartered in the great city of Milwaukee, in the heart of the industrial Midwest.

Consistent with our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we value people with the ability to work on diverse teams and with a diverse range of people. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.

What We Offer:

• This is a full-time position
• Competitive, negotiable salary
• Vesting options for equity in a venture-backed, climate-tech startup
• Health and retirement benefits, with flexible options
• Generous vacation policy
• Paid parental and sick leave

About Our Hiring Process:

Our hiring process consists of the following:

• 1^st Round Virtual Interview
• 2^nd Round (ideally) In-Person Interview
• References
• Conditional Job Offer
• Background Check
• Onboarding
• Orientation

Professional Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or PhD in science or engineering discipline such as chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials sciences.
• At least 5 years prior full-time experience in electrolyzer or fuel cell development and testing related field.
• Strong hand-on laboratory skills.
• Experience with both solid state and solution electrochemistry.
• Experience with analysis of catalysis and ion conduction in materials.
• Knowledgeable of electrochemical methods and techniques including potentiometry, constant current and potential methods, impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry.
• Understanding of fundamentals of polarization and overpotentials.
• Experience with Python, Matlab, or similar programming tools for modeling and data analysis.
• Strong spreadsheet and presentation skills. 
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross functional team.
• Ability to work and thrive as part of a diverse technical team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with solid oxide or molten carbonate cell development and testing.
• Experience in analytical chemistry and materials test methods such as ICP-MS, XRD, SEM-EDS, gas chromatography, ion chromatography, porosimetry, powder X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis and BET.
• Experience scaling up and commercializing technology.