Sr Research Associate

Essential Duties

• Design and develop novel electrolyte formulations for advanced energy storage applications, optimizing ionic conductivity, electrochemical stability, and thermal performance across candidate chemical systems.
• Conduct electrochemical testing and characterization to evaluate candidate formulations.
• Screen additive packages and co-solvents for compatibility, stability, and performance contribution; evaluate thermal behavior, physical properties, and material compatibility across candidate formulations.
• Generate ideas for new products and services; create development proposals, conception records, and lead projects through Agile Stage and Gate product development from proposal through launch.
• Develop new products and test methods; obtain patents and publish technical papers to enhance TETRA’s leadership among industry peer groups; contribute to IP documentation and invention disclosures.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline
• EXPERIENCE: 5+ years experience in developing new products and processes; experience with electrolyte or solution-phase chemistry for energy storage applications; hands-on experience with electrochemical testing techniques

Other

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.