Website American Battery Technology Company
American Battery Technology Company
Company : American Battery Technology Company
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.
As an R&D Lab Technician, you will work with the Research and Development team on all facets of laboratory operations to support the design and implementation of our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling processes and primary resource extraction technologies. The ideal candidate will be familiar with good laboratory practice and have experience with reagent preparation, hydrometallurgical processing, writing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and conducting lab-scale experiments. The candidate must be able to conduct experiments while following standard operating procedures in a safe and responsible manner. This position will report to the R&D staff.
Requirements
- Perform tasks needed to maintain good laboratory hygiene, including cleaning of labware, instrumentation, and workspaces.
- Perform routine laboratory tasks associated with reagent preparation, waste handling, and data management.
- Writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Set up and execute experiments in cooperation with R&D staff.
- Record, analyze, interpret, and report results clearly and concisely.
- Work with the R&D team to comply with environmental health/safety and all associated regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of both organic and inorganic chemistry principles
- +1 years of experience in an R&D laboratory setting.
- Experience in typical laboratory practices including waste handling, safe chemical hygiene practices, reagent preparation, data management, and experimental setup/execution
- Experience with the calibration of various instruments such as pH /conductivity probes and analytical balances
- Proficient in performing basic chemical and material balance calculations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team player in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
- Experience computer skills, proficient in with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent record keeping, data collection, and sample tracking
- The ability to work independently
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time, up to 6 hours/day or more.
- Ability to move samples and materials (no more than 50 lbs in weight) from lab to lab
- The ability to wear PPE which includes but not limited to long pants and closed toed shoes, lab coat, eye protection, hand and face protection, respirators.
- Ability to work in an environment that may include exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals for an extended period.
- Good manual dexterity for the use of common office and laboratory equipment
- Must have good vision, 20/20 or corrected vision.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Parental Leave
- Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
- Stock options
- 401(K)
- Flexible paid time off
Equal Opportunity Employer
American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Americans With Disabilities Act
American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.