Electrochemistry Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Verdox, Inc. is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology.  The company’s proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gases to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches.  Verdox is backed by institutional investors and based in Boston.

Verdox seeks an Electrochemistry Technologist to join our R&D team.  This position reports to the Electrochemist.

• Light synthesis of electrode material; fabrication of electrodes and assembly of electrochemical cells
• Analysis of small molecule and polymer electrode materials – cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, chronopotentiometry, spectroelectrochemistry
• Electrochemical cell design optimization – electrode-electrolyte interface; electrolyte optimization, charge-rate/capacity optimization
• Testing and electrochemical characterization of cells – potentiostatic/galvanostatic charge-discharge, energy storage device techniques
• Study of electrode material degradation pathways – polymer degradation, electrolyte decomposition, etc.

• BSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Understanding of organic chemistry theory and experimental techniques
• Experience with wet lab techniques (minimum of three semesters/summers)
• Laboratory experience in electrochemical characterization of materials and electrochemical cells (preferred)
• Experience using ChemDraw, Excel, Python/MATLAB (or equivalent)
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in an evolutionary and dynamic startup environment