Senior Scientist - Electrochemistry

Who we are:

Electra is reinventing iron production to tackle the nearly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions produced from iron and steelmaking. Its patented process uses chemistry and renewable energy to transform a variety of grades of iron ore into environmentally responsible pure iron at scale. By maximizing the value of Earth’s resources and minimizing our environmental footprint and carbon emissions, Electra is forging a green future from the ground up. With a collaborative culture and passion for disrupting the status quo, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the opportunity to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet. 

What you will do:

As a Senior Scientist on the electrochemical development and test team, you will be developing methods to quantify performance of materials and components in Electra’s novel electrochemical cells and utilizing these tools to optimize cell performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead project teams and design and conduct lab-scale experiments to increase our fundamental understanding of electrochemical cell components and process parameters  
• Guide the team on technical methods or approach
• Identify new approaches to improving cell performance 
• Collaborate with other teams on technical development to inform scale-up and integration with other processes 
• Use advanced metrology equipment to characterize materials and cell components 
• Critically analyze, interpret, and communicate research findings to the broader team 
• Mentor and lead junior team members as well as provide technical insights to other teams or leaders as needed 
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What we need you to bring to the team:  

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related
• 6+ years of industry experience working in electrochemistry (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects) OR 4+ years of industry experience working in electrochemistry with a master's degree in chemistry or related OR 1+ years of industry experience working in electrochemistry with a PhD in chemistry or related 
• Experience designing or optimizing electrolytes in at least one of the following fields of electrochemistry: flow battery, metal battery, fuel cell, electrolyzer, or electrodeposition technologies
• Strong practical knowledge of electrochemical cell design and component interactions
• Proficient with electrochemical measurement techniques (potentiometry, cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, etc.) and use of associated instrumentation 
• Ability to plan, execute, delegate, and prioritize research and development projects 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) 
• Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint 

What we want you to bring to the team: 

• 7+ years of industry experience working in electrochemistry (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects) with a Master's degree or PhD in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related
• Experience in a technical leadership role
• Desire to be in a dynamic startup environment 
• Critical thinking mindset and focus on finding answers 
• Desire to challenge yourself and take on increasing responsibilities as the company grows 

Compensation:  

• The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. 

Benefits For You: 

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• Reasonable use PTO
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) 

Benefits For Your Family: 

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
• $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work options

Benefits For Your Future: 

• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one 
• Eligibility for incentive stock options