Join a multi-national R&D team in this NJ based research role developing, optimizing, and delivering new polymeric materials for advance next generation energy storage applications. This highly dynamic position will have a strong voice in new development activities for an established global organization. The goal of this role will be to lead research initiatives, leverage industry knowledge and business development skills to drive innovative technical projects with the aim of satisfying unmet needs in the industry and creating sustainable relationships with new partners and customers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Utilize product development experience and business development skills to identify opportunity and create innovative solutions.
• Use market voice to shape a new polymer product portfolio.
• Represent company to customers acting as the technical point of contact.
• Interact with Manufacturing, Marketing, Procurement and Sales functions with a real opportunity to influence the strategy of the functional polymers segment.
• Lead & execute technology projects which result in projects which result in new technical capabilities – molecules, formulations, intellectual property, processes, and contribute to future project generation.
• Communicate ideas effectively to varied audiences. Develop and share compelling technical arguments with knowledge and confidence.
• Leverage external resources to successfully deliver products that bring value.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• PhD in Electrochemistry, Material Science, Polymer Science or Engineering (MS level with significant industry knowledge and demonstrated research leadership experience will be considered)
• 2 years of relevant energy storage industry experience and knowledge of advanced battery technologies (including cell, pouch and battery pack).
• A strong ability to work collaboratively within the research team and with global colleagues from diverse technical specialties.
• Ability to interpret experimental data (performance and characterization) into technology design.
• A track record of commercial product delivery and IP generation.
• Extensive industry knowledge from both technical and market perspectives.

Enthusiasm and determination to act as a change agent.

• Decisiveness - ability to deal with uncertainty and ambiguity, taking a flexible approach when needed information is limited by external circumstances.
• Strong project management skills, ability to efficiently balance priorities and make independent and timely decisions.
• Prior commercial development experience of coin and pouch cells is highly desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Product development: 2 years (Preferred)
• Project management: 2 years (Preferred)
• energy storage material research: 2 years (Preferred)
• Electrochemistry research: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elizabeth, NJ 07201: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Elizabeth, NJ 07201