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Free of flammable liquid electrolytes, Blue Current’s fully dry, inherently safe batteries significantly reduce risks to human and environmental health while providing a higher-performance alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Blue Current’s silicon-based platform is highly adaptable, enabling a cost-effective solution for both the mobility and stationary storage markets. Blue Current’s team works out of its state-of-the-art headquarters and pilot line facility in Hayward, California. To learn more about Blue Current, Inc., visit http://bluecurrent.com.\nPosition Summary\nThe Senior Scientist is a key individual contributor who can work within complex team environments, driving mission critical projects that impact annual company milestones. The Senior Scientist has deep knowledge in one or more specific areas of expertise related to battery function, design, processing or materials. This person can attack open-ended problems with vigor, by developing hypotheses from disparate sources across the organization, and by developing and executing plans that leverage resources across the organization.\nEssential Functions & Responsibilities\nDevelop and test polymer materials that provide benefits to cell performance\nDesign and execute high-quality experiments, knowing when to trade accuracy and speed, and balancing competing resources, including those of the company\nRelate polymer chemical and physical properties to component level characteristics and cell performance results; optimize processes to maximize component performance\nDefine projects consistent with company goals, track action items, drive progress to successful completion, and report results\nAnalyze data from multiple sources, including their own experiments\nTake initiative to identify gaps or overlooked problems and present findings to senior management with clear, data-driven communications and recommendations\nContinuously survey and interpret literature on solid-state battery materials and architectures, integrating key insights into the company’s technical strategies\nDrive innovation and IP development by exploring novel materials, cell designs, and processing approaches that advance solid-state cell performance\nOther duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of this position\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation\nPhD in relevant field, MS + 3 years relevant experience, BS + 5 years relevant experience, or 10 years related industry experience\nExperience\nDemonstrated ability to analyze electrochemistry and battery processing problems such as: interfacial impedance and reduction strategies, ceramic and polymer electrolyte processing challenges, and chemical degradation modes of battery layer sub-components.\nDemonstrated ability to work within a team \nSkills & Knowledge\nDetailed understanding of lithium polymer battery cell architecture and formulation, including detailed knowledge of the functional role of all materials in all components of the cell\nAbility to condense complicated data into clearly presented analysis, conclusions, and recommendations\nAbility to work in a team environment, serving as a mentor to junior employees and a source of truth for senior employees within the team\nProficiency with analytical and electrochemical characterization techniques, such as SEM, XRD, TGA, DSC, EIS, and CV, and the ability to interpret results to inform design or process decisions.\nCertifications / Licenses\nN/A\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with polymer electrolytes and electrochemical cell testing and analysis, including some combinations of ion transport measurements, mechanical testing, polymer rheology, cycle life testing, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy\nDemonstrated ability to bring new materials from concept to fruition, through some combination of synthesis, materials processing, cell assembly and testing, and engineering analysis\nExperienced data analyst with a demonstrated ability to apply statistics, perform novel analysis, present distilled data from a complicated source dataset, write data analysis scripts, or otherwise interpret complex electrochemistry data\nCore Values - Minimum Qualifications\n\nSafety & Security First\nFor employees, customers, and intellectual property\n\nDemonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment, including adherence to workplace safety protocols, data privacy standards, and confidentiality requirements.\nProven ability to identify and appropriately escalate potential risks to personnel, customers, or sensitive information.\n\nTrust & Respect\nTreat everyone with honesty, dignity, and sensitivity. Embrace different perspectives. Be humble.\n\nDemonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles.\nTrack record of maintaining professionalism, integrity, and discretion in all workplace interactions.\n\nOwnership & Accountability\nTake responsibility and action. Set goals and deliver. Don't wait for others.\n\nDemonstrated ability to independently prioritize, execute, and follow through on responsibilities with minimal supervision.\nProven track record of setting measurable goals, meeting deadlines, and taking initiative to resolve challenges proactively.\n\nTechnical Excellence\nAlways strive for the best solution possible.\n\nDemonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement in delivering work product, solutions, and outcomes within area of expertise.\nAbility to evaluate options critically and apply sound judgment to identify the most effective and scalable solution.\n\nLearn & Be Curious\nThink outside the box. Always learning.\n\nDemonstrated ability to quickly acquire new skills, tools, or domain knowledge in response to evolving business needs.\nProven track record of applying creative or unconventional thinking to solve problems.\n\nBe Resourceful\nBe hungry, frugal, and flexible. Use what you have. Find a way.\n\nDemonstrated ability to deliver results in resource-constrained environments by maximizing existing tools, processes, and partnerships.\nProven ability to adapt and find effective solutions in ambiguous or rapidly changing situations.\n\nDelight Customers\nBuild stronger relationships with internal and external customers.\n\nDemonstrated commitment to understanding and exceeding the needs of internal and/or external customers.\nTrack record of building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships that drive positive outcomes for all stakeholders.\n\nPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions\nAbility to sit for extended periods at a workstation and use a computer for up to 8 hours per day.\nAbility to work in a glovebox, using machines or hand tools, for up to 8 hours per day. \nAbility to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally.\nDomestic or international travel may be required intermittently but is not standard for this role\nWork is performed in a combination of standard office environments and lab spaces, which may include dry rooms with extremely low humidity, chemistry labs, cell test labs, machine shops, and in gloveboxes - the specific combination of which depends on specific job duties and is expected to change over time. \nRegular business hours required; occasional evening or weekend work may be required during peak periods.\nSalary Range\n$111,600—$160,000 USD\nEqual Opportunity Employment Statement\nBlue Current is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nAt-Will Employment & Disclaimer\nEmployment at Blue Current is at-will. This means that either the employee or Blue Current may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice, subject to applicable law. This job description does not create an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the at-will nature of the employment relationship. 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