Senior Scientist - R&D

• Collaborate extensively with adjacent R&D teams—including Solvent Extraction, Membrane Separation, and adsorption DLE technology groups to implement new technologies and processes seamlessly into the existing process flow sheets.
• Work with analytical teams to establish and validate highly accurate measurement protocols (e.g., ICP-MS) for tracking chemical purities.

• Champion a culture of absolute laboratory safety, ensuring strict compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, particularly concerning the handling of complex solvent systems, active metals, and strong acids/bases.
• Draft, review, and maintain rigorous Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, and technology transfer packages.
• Clearly communicate complex technical findings, project bottlenecks, and milestone updates to leadership and non-technical stakeholders through comprehensive technical reports and presentations.
• Mentor and guide junior scientists and laboratory technicians, fostering an environment of scientific rigor, root-cause problem solving, and continuous learning.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, Polymers, materials science or closely related discipline) or Chemical Engineering with a strong fundamental chemistry focus. Bachelors in ChemE with 5+ years of research and development experience will be considered.
• Post-doctoral or industry experience preferred.

working at a start up is highly prized.

• Proven track record of independent research through publications and patents.
• Deep fundamental understanding of separation science (e.g., solvent extraction, supramolecular host-guest chemistry, membranes, adsorbents, or ion exchange).

• Demonstrated experience capturing and analyzing engineering data from bench experiments (e.g., reaction kinetics, phase equilibrium, thermodynamic modeling).
• Experience writing robust SOPs and comprehensive technology transfer documentation.
• Familiarity with the design of experiments (DoE) and comprehensive data analysis
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate complex molecular concepts into actionable engineering parameters.

• Ability to work in a laboratory environment, wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods.
• Occasional travel to pilot plants or demonstration facilities may be required to oversee tech transfer and pilot commissioning.

• Competitive pay
• Paid time-off, holidays, and sick time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Equity Package
• Medical, dental and vision benefits with employer contribution; voluntary benefits available
• Company-sponsored events

EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with EnergyX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.