Cabot is seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual to join as a Sr. Research Associate in the Battery Materials Business at our Billerica Technology Center. Successful candidate will become an important member of R&D team accelerating the creation of new battery materials for a more sustainable future. In this role you will work under moderate supervision to perform hands-on laboratory tasks to support new product and application developments including, but not limited to, conductive carbon additives and/or catalyst support for the next gen lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. This role will support both Cabot business customer-driven project and a US government funded project aimed at developing the next generation battery electrode processing technologies.
How You Will Make an ImpactIn this role, you will be working under moderate supervision to perform laboratory tasks in support of product and/or applications research.
A successful candidate will be someone who:
Works closely with scientists and engineers to develop new products and formulations and conduct standard/non-standard procedures and tests.Follows experimental plan as set by project leader. May prepare logistics, materials and equipment.Executes various chemical and physical laboratory tests involving material synthesis, dispersion/electrode fabrication and characterization, coin/pouch cell assembling and electrochemical testing, and related troubleshooting with attention to observations and learning. Clearly documents work in electronic notebook.Set up, troubleshoot, and maintain test equipment.Generates, organizes, and provides data analysis with basic interpretation of results.Responsible for organizing and communicating data in a way that is clear and understandable.Assists in the training of others in areas of testing, compliance, equipment, and safety requirements.Coordinates and tracks sample shipments to customers and development partnersAdheres to all intellectual property standards throughout area of responsibility.Maintains work area in compliance with safety rules and regulations. Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements. Creates and updates safety documentation for their work area. Participates in safety-focused activities such as seeking out opportunities to advance our safety culture.Strictly follows and complies with all SH&E procedures, standards and regulations and constantly strives for Excellence in the fields of sustainability and Safety, Health and preservation of the Environment. What You Will Bring to Cabot Knowledge of basic principles in one of the specified fields: materials science, electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, interface & colloid science, polymer science.Basic understanding of conductive additives and their functionality in energy storage applications.Strong understanding of laboratory terminology, equipment, procedures, and safety practices.Basic knowledge of statistics as used in data generation, interpretation, and presentations.Strong analytical, observation and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify out-of-range results and note unusual patterns. Ability to draw conclusions from experimental work. Ability to classify and organize data in a logical and orderly way as well as plan work to ensure timely completion of assignments.Prior working experience with conductive additives, electrochemically active materials, physical and electrochemical characterization methods, or powder/ dispersion rheology testing is preferred but not required.Prior working experience with assembly/testing/failure mode analysis of electrochemical systems (batteries, fuel cells, capacitors, etc.) is preferred but not required.Education/Experience
Post-secondary degree (Bachelor’s/University) in Material Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering; 1+ year of related experience, ORAssociate degree in technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, ORSecondary degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience.How We’ll Support Your Success:
Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment.Cabot Benefits
Feedback – we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.Support – you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer a friend to this jobRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.About Cabot
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.
Innovation that drives sustainability
Many of the world’s greatest sustainability challenges are fundamentally chemistry problems. We can convert the mobility sector from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles, but this requires batteries with greater range and lower cost. This is fundamentally a chemistry challenge. We can have a zero-energy building, but this requires high performance insulation, efficient solar panels, and energy storage solutions. Each of these are fundamentally chemistry challenges.
At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.
Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.
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Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.
Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.
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This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This policy, however, shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of that employee's essential job functions (such as in payroll or HR) discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless that disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or other action, including an investigation conducted by Cabot, or otherwise as required by law.
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