Job Description
To support the optimization of HiPCO SWCNT purification and dispersion processes, particularly for energy storage and conductive applications. This role includes experimental design, experimentation, data analysis, process optimization, and prototype development while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities :
Technical Responsibilities
- Execute and optimize purification process with halogenation under supervision and perform operational runs on the system.
- Work on scaling the purification process and system.
- Assist in preparing SWCNT dispersion tailored to battery and other applications.
- Operate and interpret results from analytical tools such as Raman, UV-Vis-NIR, ICP-OES.
- Data interpretation of TGA, SEM, TEM, BET, XRD, XPS, etc.
- Support the development and testing of prototypes for purification and dispersion systems.
Experimental Design & Execution
Follow experimental protocols and ensure reproducibility of results.Identify and troubleshoot common issues during experiments.Analyze data and contribute to incremental improvements.Documentation & Reporting
Maintain thorough logs of procedures and results.Contribute to presentations, technical documentation, and internal reports.Ensure data integrity and accessibility.Collaboration & Communication
Communicate findings clearly with the Principal Engineer and cross-functional team.Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.Take initiative in learning and contribute proactively to team discussions and problem-solving.Compliance & Safety
Follow all safety procedures, especially in handling hazardous chemicals and operating sensitive equipment.Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment.Ensure adherence to environmental and regulatory standards.Requirements
Functional Competencies :
Domain Knowledge : Understanding of SWCNT purification, and dispersion principles.Instrumentation Skills : Familiarity with spectroscopic and imaging techniques for SWCNT characterization.Problem-Solving : Ability to identify challenges in dispersion stability, scalability, and quality control, and propose practical solutions.Project Support : Assist in coordinating daily project tasks and aligning them with project goals.R&D Involvement : Contribute to literature reviews, documentation of experiments, and continuous process improvement.Core Competencies :
Analytical thinking and problem-solvingHands-on experimentationDocumentation and reportingTeam collaboration and adaptabilityCommitment to learning and developmentRequirements
Functional Competencies : Domain Knowledge : Understanding of SWCNT purification, and dispersion principles. Instrumentation Skills : Familiarity with spectroscopic and imaging techniques for SWCNT characterization. Problem-Solving : Ability to identify challenges in dispersion stability, scalability, and quality control, and propose practical solutions. Project Support : Assist in coordinating daily project tasks and aligning them with project goals. R&D Involvement : Contribute to literature reviews, documentation of experiments, and continuous process improvement. Core Competencies : Analytical thinking and problem-solving Hands-on experimentation Documentation and reporting Team collaboration and adaptability Commitment to learning and development