About the company/role: Our client is a well-regarded Australian battery technology company at the forefront of advanced materials and battery technology. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced
Senior Scientist / Experimental Lead to join their Brisbane-based team on a permanent basis.
This is a hands-on, technically diverse opportunity for an experienced scientist who enjoys designing experiments, solving complex technical challenges and working collaboratively across multiple product development programs.
Reporting to the Executive General Manager – Advanced Battery Technology, you will play a key role in planning and executing complex experimental programs, generating high-quality technical data and supporting the development and commercialisation of innovative battery technologies.
You will work closely with Product Development Managers and cross-functional teams, while also providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior scientists.
Duties:- Design and implement targeted experimental programs supporting product development, refinement and commercialisation activities.
- Develop and optimise experimental methods, test protocols and characterisation approaches.
- Plan, execute and analyse complex experiments, ensuring robust data capture and appropriate quality control.
- Support advanced testing requirements, including electrochemical analysis and materials characterisation.
- Work closely with Product Development Managers to deliver technical and commercial objectives.
- Translate experimental findings into clear technical reports and recommendations for a range of stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior technical staff, promoting best-practice experimental planning and execution.
- Contribute to the maintenance and effective operation of laboratory equipment and facilities.
- Support technical documentation and contribute to the company's intellectual property and patent activities where required.
Skills/experience:- A PhD or equivalent industry experience in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years' post-doctoral industry experience
- Demonstrated experience designing and executing advanced technical experimental and characterisation programs.
- A strong foundation in electrochemistry.
- Experience working within product development, project management and quality management processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical reporting skills.
- Experience with laboratory equipment and maintenance.
Experience in lithium-ion battery R&D will be highly regarded, particularly experience relating to battery materials, electrode development, additives, resins or associated technologies. Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
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