Junior Battery Scientist

Job Description

About Anaphite:

At Anaphite we believe creative chemistry will accelerate the energy transition. Our mission is to decarbonise and improve battery production by helping the industry to shift to dry electrode coating. We work with the battery industry to optimise dry electrode coating, manufacturing better and more sustainable batteries at lower cost. Anaphite was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in central Bristol in the Southwest of the UK.

Summary:

The Junior Battery Scientist will support the Cell Testing Lead and other Battery Scientists in their day to day duties by carrying out tasks in a safe, conscientious and efficient manner. Primarily this will involve activities relating to measuring the performance of new Anaphite materials and processes. This typically includes the preparation of electrode coatings and assembly of prototype cells accompanied by associated data analysis and interpretation. We seek a motivated individual with a strong willingness to learn. Training will be provided to enhance their understanding of Anaphite's work, enabling them to contribute insights and suggest next steps for projects.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Consistently and methodically use SOPs and test procedures as provided;
• Prepare electrode coatings;
• Assemble prototype cells (coin cells and small pouch cells);
• Diligently record and analyse data from standard test protocols;
• Ensure that health, safety & quality standards are upheld across all tasks;
• Help with the maintenance and upkeep of lab equipment relating to these activities;
• Improve understanding of materials through analysis and interpretation of data;
• Report data and observations back to relevant parties along with context and feedback;
• Suggest ideas for new experiments and contribute towards next steps to be taken in project work;
• Support the battery team in improving processes and protocols, specification of new equipment and logging any IP that may arise from tasks and activities and
• Carry out other duties as required for the smooth, safe and efficient running of the cell testing processes and facilities.

Required Proficiencies/Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a scientific lab or manufacturing type environment;
• Proficiency with Microsoft office or similar;
• Awareness of basic workings of a Lithium ion battery
• Understanding and following processes/procedures
• Adapting to change and able to manage conflicting priorities
• Able to both work independently & in a team
• Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills

Desirable:

• Engineering, Physics, Chemistry degree.

Salary/Benefits:

• £27,000 - £34,776 annually depending on experience;
• Learning and development for career progression - opportunities to attend conferences, mentorship and chartership opportunities, paid study leave, participate in outreach activities and give back to the community;
• Compelling sign on share options bonus with the potential for significant future value - we want you to be rewarded for Anaphite's success;
• Vitality health insurance package including dental, optical, mental and general health;
• Discounts and rewards through our Vitality app such as gym memberships, headspace app and much more!
• Work/life balance (enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, paid bereavement leave, enhanced sick pay);
• Flexible working outside of core hours 10am-4pm;
• £500 towards relocation expenses, if applicable;
• Free on-site parking;
• Referral scheme if you recommend colleagues to the organisation;
• 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays (increasing up to 30 days with continuous service);
• Electric car scheme (Salary Sacrifice);
• Weekly fruit delivery & breakfast club;
• Anaphite pension scheme and
• Anaphite regular socials.

At Anaphite, we don’t just accept difference but we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it. We're consciously building a diverse and inclusive team therefore we encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, identities, and sexual orientations. We want everyone to feel that Anaphite is a place where you can be yourself and where you belong.

We want to empower everyone to be the best version of themselves during the application or interview process, so if you require any advice or reasonable adjustments, please feel free to email our HR Manager, Gabs Bugeja on gabrielle@anaphite.com.

Please note that we review and progress applications on a rolling basis.