Company Description

Americarb is a leading manufacturer of carbon and graphite materials based in Niagara Falls, NY. Specializing in high temperature processing and purification, Americarb operates at temperatures up to 3,000 C. Our products serve major market applications including hydrogen electrolysis, fuel cells, hypersonic systems, launch systems, lithium ion batteries, and vacuum heat treating fixtures.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Materials Scientist at Americarb. The Materials Scientist will be responsible for conducting research and development (R&D) with a focus on carbon, ceramic, and graphite materials. The day-to-day tasks will involve laboratory work, analysis, testing, and the development of innovative materials solutions.

Qualifications

• Laboratory skills, including lab setup, experimental design and operation
• Expertise in research and development (R&D) in the field of materials science
• Knowledge and experience in carbon, graphite, and ceramic materials
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with FEA or other Computational Materials Modelling is a plus.
• Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preffered