Electrochemistry Technologist

Verdox, Inc. is hiring an Electrochemistry Technologist for their R&D team in Woburn, MA. The role involves synthesizing electrode materials, analyzing electrochemical cells, and optimizing designs. Candidates should have a BSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, experience in wet lab techniques, and familiarity with electrochemical characterization. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic startup environment are essential.
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.

Key Responsibilities
• 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.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise
• 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