Wildcat Discoveries is looking for a highly motivated Laboratory Technician to join our high-throughput team. The Laboratory Technician will be self-motivated and able to work independently in a team-oriented environment.
The work environment is demanding, fast-paced, and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join a world-class scientific team dedicated to developing and discovering advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries. At Wildcat, the sky's the limit - with the right attitude, work ethic, and quality of work you can blaze your own trail.
About Us:
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, based in San Diego, California, is a materials R&D company transitioning its focus from battery research and development to cathode material supply. Our commitment lies in the discovery and development of advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries.
We follow three strategic paths:
- on projects to enhance battery performance through material optimization.
- proprietary battery materials for next-generation electrodes and electrolytes.
- to launch a series of cathode active materials.
Wildcat collaborates with industry leaders around the world to develop promising new materials for rechargeable and primary battery technologies using our state-of-the-art high throughput platform (HTP) combinational chemistry. Our team of industry-leading scientists and engineers synthesize and test thousands of battery materials ten times faster than conventional research.
We use this proprietary technology for strategic collaborations, systematic scale-up, and to achieve world-class cathode material supply. We strive for innovation, excellence, and pushing the boundaries of battery technology.
Essential Functions
- Prepare materials for chemical experiments, including preparing materials for synthesis and dispensing chemicals according to a research plan.
- Perform inorganic material synthesis, formulation, and characterization using various methods according to a research plan.
- Assemble battery components and/or test batteries for use in chemical experiments.
- Meet timelines and deadlines consistently.
- Precisely follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and other written procedures and maintain accurate records of work performed.
- Document and report results of work as well as problems, issues, and unexpected observations timely.
- Communicate safety concerns to management.
- Perform complex lab procedures independently and grow to be able to train others on these lab processes.
- Serve as back-up to Lab Operations Specialist, cleaning, stocking, ordering, shipping, and receiving consumables as required.
- Respect others in the workplace with a professional attitude; be considerate of others with housekeeping, shared equipment; provide a safe working environment for others.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Basic knowledge of scientific laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment and apparatus used in a chemistry laboratory.
- Basic knowledge of health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory.
- Effectively and safely operate, adapt and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Utilize computer hardware and software.
- Keep detailed and precise records.
- Manage time and daily schedule to deliver expected results.
- Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with Lab Technicians, Engineers, Research Associates and Scientists.
Education & Experience
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field such as chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science.
- 6 months - 2 years of laboratory experience preferred.
Employee Benefits:
- Generous vacation accrual with 8 day closure at the end of the year
- Full health insurance coverage with low employee out of pocket premiums
- 401k with company paid match
- Annual bonus
- A company culture that values positivity, meritocracy, collaboration, openness, and innovation