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.
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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 seeking a hands-on, experienced experimental scientist to lead a small project team within the Form Futures group, which develops early-stage technologies to advance Form Energy’s product and technology roadmaps. The Staff Scientist will lead a highly strategic and high visibility effort to develop new materials processing technologies. The ideal candidate will dive into hands-on lab work, literature review, and critical mechanistic analysis, and will be highly self-motivated with a high attention to detail. This lab work may include wet chemistry, powder processing, and materials characterization. This is an opportunity to have a direct and daily impact on the technology roadmap of an exciting energy technology startup and will require regular interaction with company leaders.
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:
Rapidly and rigorously evaluate technical literature to establish key hypotheses and testing plansDesign and execute experiments to understand and refine those hypothesesIdentify external resources that can accelerate cycles of learningClearly communicate learning and progress across multiple levels of the organization and across functionsHire and mentor junior scientists and technicians to support the effort as it growsWhat You’ll bring:
PhD + 2 years industrial experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related fieldDemonstrated success in the development of materials or chemical processing technologyExperience with analytical and materials characterization techniquesElectrochemistry experience is not required but is a plusExperience working in interdisciplinary teams