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Job Description
Battery Research Engineer/Scientist (Lithium Metal Anode focus)
Company and Job Overview
Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in the vibrant city of Charlotte, NC, is a global powerhouse in the production of lithium, bromine, and catalyst solutions. As a world leader in the lithium industry, our cutting-edge products play a pivotal role in the rapid growth of lithium batteries that power everything from life-saving pacemakers to electric vehicles. At Albemarle, our unique natural resource position, global derivatization capabilities, and technology leadership make us trailblazers in executing an aggressive growth strategy. We are looking for innovative and ambitious individuals to join us in our mission to develop the technologies and materials that will accelerate the electrification revolution.
We are committed to pushing the boundaries of battery technology to power a sustainable future. As we continue to expand our team, we are seeking a talented and innovative Battery Engineer to join our dynamic team at our technical center in Kings Mountain, NC to drive the development of lithium metal anode technologies for next-generation batteries.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will join a diverse and passionate team developing new lithium-based products and technologies for Albemarle and its customers. As a Battery Engineer at Albemarle, your responsibility will be to help develop new lithium-containing materials through electrode design, cell assembly, cell testing, and post-mortem analysis with a primary focus on Lithium Metal Anodes (LMA). The Battery Engineer will be a key contributor to our research and development efforts. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in battery R&D, with hands-on experience in cell design, fabrication, and testing of LMA. The successful candidate will have demonstrated firsthand knowledge and experience in the electrochemical characterization of battery materials and their interfaces. You will be expected to apply fundamental electrochemistry to develop new insight into materials performance in batteries, understand/control the evolution of critical interfaces, and help create next-generation battery materials with differentiated performance. The ability to collaborate and communicate across multiple groups and projects, internal and external to Albemarle, is required. The position requires hands-on work in a chemistry laboratory and in a dry room environment, and potentially guiding technicians and/or interns.
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We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.