The Duracell Company · 21 hours ago
Material Discovery/Development Principle Scientist.
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expThe Duracell Company is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries. They are seeking a Material Discovery/Development Principle Scientist to lead the development of next-generation battery materials through research, prototyping, and collaboration with external partners.
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Responsibilities
Apply internal and external research to lead the design, execution and analysis of experimental studies to synthesize and characterize new cathode active materials for primary cells and future forms
Develop and provide Subject Matter Expertise on how composition, structure and transformations during synthesis may be exploited to customize material properties, improve electrochemical performance and maximize value for specific cell chemistries and cell designs to deliver a competitive advantage
Set up and lead collaborative projects with external resources, such as academic institutions, National Laboratories, and other Industry partners to leverage technology, materials and capabilities unavailable within Duracell
Communicate progress, outcomes, and recommended next steps on critical projects to key stakeholders in R&D and the wider Global Technical Organization (GTO) on a regular basis
Collaborate within R&D, and cross-functionally within the GTO, to identify opportunities where new or improved material technology may enable new business development opportunities for Duracell
Identify and implement improved capabilities for in-house synthesis and characterization of prototype materials
Explore the use of AI tools to innovate the way we work
Through applying insights from a combination of in-house experimentation, published literature, external collaboration, and relevant industry seminars, continue to build Subject Matter Expertise that can be leveraged to lead, coach, and mentor other R&D employees and project teams, and shape our ongoing Materials IP strategy
Qualification
Required
PhD in a scientific or engineering discipline: Materials Science/Engineering or Chemistry preferred
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the Battery/Battery Materials Industry, either in a Corporate R&D or National Research Laboratory environment
Experience characterizing chemical, structural and electrochemical properties of Cathode Active Materials via techniques such as XRD, EIS, Cyclic Voltammetry
Demonstrated ability to combine Research and Experimental data to determine the path forward for new material development and prototype synthesis work. Able to apply knowledge and data to develop innovative solutions for tough technical challenges
Demonstrated ability to lead R&D and cross-functional project teams, including collaborative projects with external companies or academic institutions
Experience in coaching and mentoring junior technical staff
Benefits
Relocation assistance will be offered if applicable.
Company
The Duracell Company
Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, lithium coins, rechargeable batteries, and other specialty cells.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-11-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Roberto Mendez
Chief Executive Officer
Mike Taney
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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