Research Scientist hemical Synthesis (Andover, MA)

We are seeking a Research Scientist for our client, a leading global security and aerospace company. The client is 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. You will work closely with PhD chemists and engineers to develop improved, scalable synthetic routes and processes to target compounds as next-generation electrolytes.

This is a 3–6-month contract (extensions likely), 40-hour-per-week role (4 days – 10-hour shifts weekly). This role is onsite supporting our client’s Andover, MA facility.

This is a W-2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and 401K are offered.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in organic and organometallic chemical synthesis.
• Experience using analytical data to guide and optimize chemical processes.
• Experience with HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, UV-vis, cyclic voltammetry, and other analytical and/or electrochemical characterization techniques is preferred.
• Experience executing kinetic monitoring experiments is preferred.
• Experience with pilot-scale equipment is preferred.
• PhD in the field of chemistry.

Please submit your resume to our network at http://www.stage4solutions.com/careers/ (Please apply to the Research Scientist – Chemical Synthesis (Andover, MA) role.

Please feel free to forward this opportunity to others who may be interested.

Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates’ qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Compensation: $70/hr. – $75/hr.