Lab Technician, R&D

Number of employees

380

Somerville, MA, United States

Posted on: 2021-11-02

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Form Energy is developing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems that will enable a reliable and fully-renewable electric grid year-round. Our pioneering battery technology will entirely reshape the global electric system and give it new form.

Learn more about Form Energy at https://www.formenergy.com.  

We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our team. If you’re interested, please visit https://formenergy.com/careers/.

Form Energy is a team of passionate people tackling the challenge of climate change through transformationally low cost energy storage.  Our team members are active learners who enjoy working on tough technology problems in massive markets and embody our values of humanity, excellence and creativity. The company is backed by a diverse set of committed investors and we have raised over $360M to date.

Role Description
We are looking for a hands-on individual to join our Technical Operations team to support our electrolyte workstream. In this role, individuals will work directly with process engineers and scientists to synthesize, document, and characterize electrochemical solutions. This workstream will directly support the development of novel electrolytes for use in our battery systems.  This candidate has a strong sense for chemical safety, organization, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will also be able to make keen observations on process anomalies and articulate those findings to our electrolyte team for further analysis. 

Form Energy is committed to equitable compensation and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. We offer a 401k and all employees are granted stock options. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page. 

At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What You'll Do:

  • Use standard operating procedures (SOPs) to routinely prepare electrochemical solutions
  • Support development scientists and engineers by stocking, cleaning and maintaining key consumables and equipment
  • Analyze samples and execute characterization measurements
  • Continuously improve the process for existing standard analytics protocols
  • Lead and participate in laboratory organization events
  • What You'll Bring:

  • 2+ years experience in a wet laboratory environment
  • Familiarity with chemical hygiene, safety best practices
  • Flexible with changes in schedule and ability to self-manage
  • Experience using Microsoft Suite and Google Apps 
  • Ability to lift 50 lb, climb ladders and work on step stools
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