Associate Scientist, Materials Development

Associate Scientist, Materials Development

Company Overview:

6K Inc. is a high-growth, high-tech company focused on the sustainable production of advanced materials. The company’s two divisions 6K Energy and 6K Additive are focused on the production of sustainable and domestically produced battery materials used in electric vehicles and grid storage as well as additive manufacturing powders made from sustainable sources. The UniMelt® microwave plasma processing system is a disruptive technology that significantly lowers the environmental impact with far less energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to other conventional material manufacturing processes. Our technology is transforming engineered materials into revolutionary products that advance industries across additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, consumer electronics, and more.

6K was recently recognized as “Best Places to Work” by Boston Business Journal in 2023. We are backed by a world-renowned investor group including Koch Strategic Platforms, Energy Impact Partners, Anzu, Volta Energy Technologies, Launch Capital, and Material Impact. 6K has raised more than $350M to date.

We are actively seeking team members who would bring a strong work ethic and personal integrity to our fast-paced dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the boundaries of traditional manufacturing.

Description:

6K Energy is searching for an Associate Scientist to join our team developing cathode materials for automotive applications. This program is targeting “high-nickel” class, high energy-density materials made with the Unimelt technology to grow large single-crystal products.

Responsibilities:

• Design, manage, and analyze experiments in collaboration with senior scientists.
• Work closely with engineers and operators for routine processes and tests.
• Perform lab work for non-routine tests and for the development of new processes and analytical methods.
• Analyze data to identify trends, validate theories, and qualify products.
• Generate testable hypotheses, identify product or process failures, and propose novel solutions.
• Write reports and present findings to teams within R&D.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in materials science/chemical engineering/inorganic chemistry preferred, Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience (2+ years) will also be considered.
• Basic understanding of battery materials and applications
• Working knowledge of the basic IT platforms: word, excel, access etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound organization skills

Helpful Experience:

• Battery or cathode fabrication and testing
• Inorganic chemistry, ceramics, pyrolysis, and/or electrochemistry background
• Data science including design of experiments, statistical process control etc.
• Programming such as Excel Visual Basic or Python, or advanced Excel capabilities
• Process or analytical test development
• Lab-scale to pilot-scale chemical processes
• Powder handling and processing

Equal Opportunity Employer

At 6K we believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. We are also committed to providing veteran employment opportunities.