Responsibilities and Duties
· Prepare mixtures of solids and liquids into slurries and solutions
· Cast slurries onto metal foils with roll-to-roll equipment and perform drying and calendaring operations
· Use your attention to detail to identify issues with equipment/materials, and help improve the process
· Build and follow SOPs to increase efficiency and provide suggestions to improve quality
· Record work and keep data updated in an online database
· Work collaboratively with other technicians, engineers, and scientists and effectively communicate results to troubleshoot, correct, and prevent issues
· Execute small development projects in collaboration with scientists and engineers.
· Effectively communicate results to troubleshoot, correct, and prevent issues
· Maintain R&D laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; verifying receipt of supplies and notify engineers on needs
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
· More than 1 year hands-on experience on the roll-to-roll battery electrode coating
· Thrive in a fast-paced research and development environment working with multidisciplinary team and scientists
· Laboratory experience that includes hands-on bench-top chemical handling and preparation
· More than two years of work experience in a fast-paced lab or manufacturing environment requiring high accuracy execution of processes or experiments.
· Excellent organization and meticulous record-keeping skills
· Proficiency with MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook
· Able to read, comprehend, and perform SOPs and work instructions
· An AS degree or BA/BS degree in a science, engineering, or engineering-technology subject area; or comparable experience.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
· Ability to perform work using glove boxes and fume hoods on a daily basis with use of fine motor skills for extended periods of time, standing, reaching and twisting motions
· Repetitive use of hands - light to forceful handling of material
· Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
· Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
· Move items up to 20 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Work setting:
- In-person
- Manufacturing facility
Ability to Relocate:
- San Diego, CA 92121: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person