Associate Chemist

Associate Chemist

About Us

SES is a global leader in the development and production of high-performance Li-Metal rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications. Founded in 2012, SES is an integrated Li-Metal battery manufacturer with strong capabilities in material, cell, module, AI-powered safety algorithms and recycling. Formerly known as SolidEnergy Systems, SES is headquartered in Boston and has operations in Singapore, Shanghai, and Seoul.

To learn more about SES, please visit: www.ses.ai.

Position Scope

SES has an immediate opening for an Associate Chemist. The right person will be passionate about mobile energy storage and have the knowledge and skills to extract insights and explore opportunities for improvements from our large cell testing data. The Associate Chemist will report to the Director and Head of Chemistry and will assist in Synthetic Chemistry experiments.

This position will be based in Woburn, MA, and cannot be done remotely.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine laboratory tasksand carry out chemistry synthesis under supervision, in support of the conduct of normal laboratory operations.
• Adhere to all safety and Good Laboratory Practice regulations as well as company policies.
• Must be able to execute Standard Operating Procedures and be able to keep detailed, organized records and complete the required documentation for the associated tests.
• Must be able to effectively use balances, meters, pumps, stir plates, funnels, pipets, burets, heating plates, fume hoods, and other standard laboratory equipment.
• Must be able to execute various glassware-cleaning procedures used in the laboratory and be able to work with moisture-sensitive solvents, organic compounds, acids, bases.
• Must understand and execute appropriate disposal of liquid and solid wastes and able to perform duties with a respirator on an as-needed basis and be able to understand basic chemistry in the laboratory.
• Work in the chemistry lab closely with chemistry supervisor and perform and optimize established synthetic methods. Electrolyte preparation, maintain and improve the safety and organization of your designated lab area. Perform tasks according to work instructions and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in chemistry or affiliated majors
• Knowledge of chemistry principles and methods with the ability to interpret results and an ability to communicate effectively.
• Good problem-solving skills, the ability to think out of the box, and be able to follow the product development processes.
• Experience with synthetic chemistry research is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and quantitative skills.
• A good team player.
• Lab experience is a plus.