Analytical Laboratory Technician, Cathode

Redwood is looking for a Analytical Laboratory Technician with broad experience in R&D laboratory operations and tasks. The key objective for this role is carrying out chemical synthesis and characterization in our Cathode Laboratory team in a responsible, safe, and pragmatic manner while maximizing time and cost effectiveness. Successful candidates for this role will have strong initiative, excellent organizational skills, and exceptional team skills.

Responsibilities will include:

• Work in an R&D laboratory setting in a safe, sustainable, and cooperative manner.
• Carry out synthesis and process monitoring in corporation with cathode scientists.
• Record, interpret, and report results accurately and concisely.
• Maintain experimental databases, logs, and lab supplies inventory.
• Maintain and initial troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Work with the Cathode Laboratory team to comply with all Ecology, Health, and Safety as well as all regulatory requirements.
• Help maintain laboratory facilities and associated resources in cooperation with company facilities teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in R&D laboratory settings.
• Able to work with minimum supervising and in fast pace environment.
• Able to prioritize the urgency of samples.
• Experience in typical laboratory practices including waste handling, safe work practices, data management, and experimental setup and execution.
• Experience with relevant test methods such as ICP-OES, auto-titration, BET Surface Area, XRD, Particle Size Analysis, FT-IR Spectroscopy, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience with good laboratory practice, ISO9001, ISO17025, IATF16949, or other quality related protocols.
• Adept with data acquisition and analysis tools include Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.
• Able to lift 50lb.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!