Research Scientist - Cenergy International

Roles and Responsibilities:

Job Description: Commercializing the GridStar Flow battery for long-duration grid energy storage to enable enhanced grid resiliency and decarbonization. The novel flow battery is based on a proprietary chemistry comprising redox-active inorganic coordination compounds. During this 3-6 month position the candidate will work closely with PhD chemists and engineers to develop improved, scalable synthetic routes and processes to target compounds as next-generation electrolytes.

Location: GridStar Flow development facility in Andover, MA (20 miles north of Boston).
Job Duties will include:
Working independently in a chemistry lab to execute chemical reactions (e.G. Organic and inorganic chemistry, air-free synthesis, gram-to-kilogram scale reactions) and evaluate progress against success metrics (e.G. Reaction yield and process cost).
Analytical data collection and interpretation to guide further optimization and cost reduction (e.G. Product analysis by HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, UV-vis, cyclic voltammetry, and other characterization techniques).
Supporting general lab upkeep and management.
Compiling and communicating results to colleagues and management.
Writing summary reports and technology transfer packages as required.



Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Required Basic Qualifications:

PhD in a field of chemistry.

Expertise in organic and organometallic chemical synthesis.

Experience using analytical data to guide and optimize chemical processes.

Excellent presentation and communication skills.



Desired Skills:

Experience with HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, UV-vis, cyclic voltammetry, and other analytical and/or electrochemical characterization techniques.

Experience executing kinetic monitoring experiments.

Experience with pilot scale equipment.

For more information, please email us at recruiters@cenergyintl.Com



Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $65.00-75.00 per hour; however, the pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This pay information is being provided pursuant to applicable law and is based in part on market location.



Please Note:

Must have a valid driver s license and current state required minimum vehicle insurance coverage to drive onto Client and Company property.



Benefits:

The benefits available with this position include:

• Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)




• Continuous Employment Development and Learning




• Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement




• 401K




• Aetna Group Medical Coverage & Kaiser for California only




• Dental Insurance Coverage




• Vision Insurance Coverage




• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D




• Long Term Disability




• Voluntary Short-Term Disability




• Direct Deposit




• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.