At SES AI, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $50,000 and $120,000. SES AI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and skills.

What We Offer

• Company paid Health and Dental insurance (ability to add dependents)
• Global travel insurance for employees traveling while on business
• Company sponsored retirement plan with 100% vesting and up to 5% match.
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Six Paid Holidays, and one floating holiday per a quarter equivalent to 4 per calendar year
• 10 accrued vacation days per calendar year that increases with tenure.
• Bonus + Equity, based on position and eligibility requirements

Note: SES AI benefit, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. 

About SES AI:
SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES) is powering the future of global electric transportation on land and in the air with the world’s most advanced Li-Metal batteries. SES AI is the first battery company in the world to accelerate its pace of innovation by utilizing superintelligent AI across the spectrum of its business, from research and development; materials sourcing; cell design; engineering and manufacturing; to battery health and safety monitoring. Founded in 2012, SES AI is an Li-Metal battery developer and manufacturer headquartered in Boston and with operations in Singapore, Shanghai, and Seoul.

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Position Scope

SES has an immediate opening for an Associate Chemist. The right person will be passionate about mobile energy storage and have the knowledge and skills to extract insights and explore opportunities for improvements from our large cell testing data. The Associate Chemist will report to the Director and Head of Chemistry and will assist in Synthetic Chemistry experiments.

This position will be based in Woburn, MA, and cannot be done remotely.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine laboratory tasks and carry out chemistry synthesis under supervision, in support of the conduct of normal laboratory operations.
• Adhere to all safety and Good Laboratory Practice regulations as well as company policies.
• Must be able to execute Standard Operating Procedures and be able to keep detailed, organized records and complete the required documentation for the associated tests.
• Must be able to effectively use balances, meters, pumps, stir plates, funnels, pipets, burets, heating plates, fume hoods, and other standard laboratory equipment.
• Must be able to execute various glassware-cleaning procedures used in the laboratory and be able to work with moisture-sensitive solvents, organic compounds, acids, bases.
• Must understand and execute appropriate disposal of liquid and solid wastes and able to perform duties with a respirator on an as-needed basis and be able to understand basic chemistry in the laboratory.
• Work in the chemistry lab closely with chemistry supervisor and perform and optimize established synthetic methods. Electrolyte preparation, maintain and improve the safety and organization of your designated lab area. Perform tasks according to work instructions and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in chemistry or affiliated majors
• Knowledge of chemistry principles and methods with the ability to interpret results and an ability to communicate effectively.
• Good problem-solving skills, the ability to think out of the box, and be able to follow the product development processes.
• Experience with synthetic chemistry research is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and quantitative skills.
• A good team player.
• Lab experience is a plus.