Research Scientist

LanceSoft, Inc. • Contract • United Kingdom • 3m ago

Role: Research Scientist
Location:           Andover, MA 01810 (100% Onsite)
Duration: 3-6 months (Contract to Possible Extension)
Pay Range:        $50-75.00/hr W2
Shift hour:         1st Shift 4/10 schedule (100% Onsite)

Job Description

Client is commercializing the GridStar® Flow battery for long-duration grid energy storage to enable enhanced grid resiliency and decarbonization.
The novel flow battery is based on a proprietary chemistry comprising redox-active inorganic coordination compounds.
During this 3-6 month position the candidate will work closely with PhD chemists and engineers to develop improved, scalable synthetic routes and processes to target compounds as next-generation electrolytes.

Job Duties will include:
• Working independently in a chemistry lab to execute chemical reactions (e.g. organic and inorganic chemistry, air-free synthesis, gram-to-kilogram scale reactions) and evaluate progress against success metrics (e.g. reaction yield and process cost).
• Analytical data collection and interpretation to guide further optimization and cost reduction (e.g. product analysis by HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, UV-vis, cyclic voltammetry, and other characterization techniques).
• Supporting general lab upkeep and management.
• Compiling and communicating results to colleagues and management.
• Writing summary reports and technology transfer packages as required.

Required Basic Qualifications:
• PhD in a field of chemistry.
• Expertise in organic and organometallic chemical synthesis.
• Experience using analytical data to guide and optimize chemical processes.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Desired Skills:
• Experience with HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, UV-vis, cyclic voltammetry, and other analytical and/or electrochemical characterization techniques.
• Experience executing kinetic monitoring experiments.
• Experience with pilot scale equipment.
Manager is requesting PhD in a field of chemistry with significant experience in laboratory chemical synthesis.
Employee Benefits:

At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

Four options of medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
401k Contributions
Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Other Employee Perks

EEO: LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.