Senior Research Scientist

We are leading a materials revolution. At Lyten, we’re not just developing advanced supermaterials, we’re about to change the world as we know it. Our team is at the forefront of a fundamental transformation that will impact nearly every industry, making a massive global improvement.

Our mission is to achieve gigaton-scale decarbonization impact, and we’re building a new ecosystem of decarbonization applications to make it a reality. With Lyten 3D Graphene™, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible by improving energy storage, developing stronger and lighter plastics, and creating advanced sensors that can detect beyond today’s limits.

Join our team and be a part of something bigger than yourself. We need a diverse set of perspectives and expertise to take on some of the world’s toughest scientific, engineering, and commercial challenges while also having a fun and rewarding career! Are you ready to take on this challenge? Apply now and help us scale Lyten 3D Graphene™ into all of its many potential applications and be a part of this groundbreaking transformation.

We’re looking for passionate and talented individuals who want to work at Lyten and help create a brighter future for generations to come!

A leading scientist that will take a role and/or lead in developing plasma-based and chemistry-based carbon growth and materials treatment processes for Li-S batteries and composite materials in alignment with company objectives. Additionally, will help facilities management through construction project management in alignment with group goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for Lyten’s next generation materials creation and functionalization utilizing traditional thermal CVD and microwave plasma reactors to produce 2D and 3D Graphene for company applications.
• Collaborate with Lyten IPI team members and contributing to design modifications for improved reactor performance in the generation of materials.
• Assist in creation of novel materials for internal and external customers.
• Help assist and direct efforts for carbon functionalization, materials decoration, and loading, for example sulfurization in battery materials.
• Generate intellectual property as required as new innovations are proposed and innovated.
• Work on cross disciplinary teams and with cross functional business unit team with an open mind to innovative ideas in a fast-paced startup company.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience with innate materials growth, materials modifications, and functionalization development in atmospheric plasma torch-based research and production reactors.
• Chemical processing to create and modify materials in atmospheric and vacuum conditions.
• Expertise in advanced materials chemistry, materials properties, growth, reactions, and interdiffusion of powders.
• Knowledge of materials analysis techniques including XRD, BET, Raman, SEM/EDS, TEM, XPS, and IGA.
• The ability to make actionable plans from literature research and personal experience.
• Experience with Li ion battery fabrication and familiarity with battery cycle life testing.
• Track record of innovative process development and materials processing/functionalization/fabrication
• Require good time management skills as well as the ability to direct efforts of graduate students and associate engineers.
• The ability to work in a team is essential and requires strong collaboration with students, senior scientists, design engineers, facilities personnel, the program manager, and CIO.
• Professional interactions with internal customers and colleagues
• Meeting deliverable timelines
  
  

Compensations Range

The expected base salary range for this position is between

$127,000.00 - $190,600.00

The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

Disclosures

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)

Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure

Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.

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