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Powernap Energy is hiring a Lab Tech. Powernap Energy is a battery materials company focused on creating a sustainable energy future by engineering advanced materials to increase the energy density of sodium-ion batteries. These batteries aim to achieve performance parity with lithium-ion batteries at a lower cost, utilizing Earth-abundant materials to improve supply chain resilience and reduce CO2 emissions.
Key focus areas include Work on site in our new lab in the SF Bay area (East Bay), Assist in materials synthesis and processing, and Maintain detailed experimental records.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Chemistry Or Chemical Engineering Or Related Field, Commitment To Rigorous Safety Standards, and Experience Handling Hazardous Materials. Important skills include Detailed Experimental Records, Data Analysis, Lab Setup, Inventory Management, Calibration Of Analytical Instruments, and Safety Protocols Enforcement. Preferred (not required): Materials Synthesis, Processing, Cell Assembly, and Testing.
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About PowerNaP Powernap Energy is a battery materials company. We’re on a mission to create a sustainable energy future for everyone. To achieve this promise, we engineer advanced materials to increase the energy density of sodium-ion batteries, raising their performance to parity with lithium-ion at a fraction of the cost.
About Sodium-Ion Batteries Today, transportation and power generation account for 60% of CO 2 emissions. Sodium-ion batteries are made of Earth abundant materials, offering improved supply chain resilience and lower cost over lithium-ion batteries. Cost-effective batteries mean cheaper electricity and broader access to electric transportation, directly reducing those CO 2 emissions.
What you'll do
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Work on site in our new lab in the SF Bay area (East Bay) – location announcement coming soon.
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Assist in materials synthesis and processing, as well as various stages of cell assembly and testing
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Maintain detailed experimental records, analyze and review data with senior staff on a regular basis
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Support lab setup, inventory management, and calibration of analytical instruments
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Enforce safety protocols and manage hazardous materials storage and disposal
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Collaborate with the CTO and senior team to implement new procedures and scale workflows What We’re Looking For
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Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field
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4+ years of hands-on lab experience preferred; strong foundational skills and appetite to learn welcome
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Experience in one or more areas: chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, process engineering, slurry mixing, or film coating
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Commitment to rigorous safety standards and experience handling hazardous materials
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Organized, detail-oriented, with solid record-keeping and data-analysis abilities
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Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities shift quickly Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience
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Stock options to share in our growth
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
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