Lab Technician/Assistant

Description

Quino Energy is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Lab Technician/Assistant to join the team at our lab in San Leandro, CA. This position will play a crucial role in the assembly, testing, and analysis of Quino’s water-based organic flow battery technology. This position will have the opportunity to meaningfully contribute towards the development of Quino's battery technology from the lab scale to the pilot scale and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineers and other team members in constructing, operating, and disassembling flow battery prototypes at pilot scale and beyond
• Work independently to assemble and operate lab-scale flow battery prototypes
• Prepare solutions of flow battery reactants and electrolytes
• Perform analysis of flow battery reactants, by HPLC or other techniques such as cyclic voltammetry (CV), cell cycling, etc.
• Perform analytical tests including pH measurement
• Assist in setting up laboratory equipment, such as battery testers, glove boxes, etc.
• Comply with all EH&S/safety requirements and contribute to a culture of safety

General Responsibilities

• Thoroughly document experimental procedures and collected data
• Maintain high quality of work while performing manual, repetitive tasks
• Communicate technical and non-technical information clearly and effectively
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Work collaboratively and flexibly in a small team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Possess at least 2 years of experience in an engineering or technical field (chemistry or related field preferred)
• Possess at least 1 year of experience assembling/handling and testing batteries
• Experience of working with electrochemical testing stations
• Possess experience with electrical and mechanical lab equipment
• Possess hands-on experience operating HPLC systems is a plus
• Available to start the position immediately

General Requirements

• Ability to follow documented procedures and give feedback on existing or missing procedures
• Possess a high level of attention to detail with handling of samples and test data
• Ability to execute multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Good communication skills to report issues clearly and effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
• A broad knowledge of various best practices within the laboratory
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Reliability, clear communication, and desire to learn
• Experience working with and handling corrosive chemicals is a plus
• Experience operating electric forklifts is a plus
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Benefits and Compensation

$75,000-$100,000 in annual salary depending on experience and qualifications. We offer top-of-the-line insurance benefits including platinum plans for medical, dental, and vision, 3 weeks paid time off annually, and participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match. Relocation benefit (taxable) is available up to $5,000. We provide unlimited snacks and refreshments as well as a weekly company lunch during work hours. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

About

Quino Energy is an early-stage company that is commercializing a water-based organic redox flow battery technology licensed from Harvard University, for utilities and communities. The batteries use chemicals made from coal tar and petroleum aromatics to store energy, rather than expensive materials that use lithium, cobalt, nickel, vanadium, and so on. In addition, our batteries offer true non-flammability because the chemicals are dissolved in water and the battery does not produce hydrogen during charging. They are ideal for integration with renewable generation in the electrical grid, and for deployments in urban areas in particular, where fire risk is a grave concern.

At our facility in San Leandro, CA, we are currently building, refining, and testing battery prototypes, working with vendors and partners to scale up system size, engaging customers and conducting demos, and continuing to push the limits of flow battery technology. Quino Energy is backed by a $4.6M grant from the Department of Energy, in addition to $4.6M of seed funding from a group of VC and strategic investors.

Quino Energy Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We also do not discriminate based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Quino Energy participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Interested parties should send a CV with a cover letter to info@quinoenergy.com referencing the Lab Technician/Assistant position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• battery/electrochemistry: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000