Senior Research Chemist

Job Description

As the Senior Research Chemist, you will be a key member of the R&D department where innovation and creativity are congruent with sound scientific practices to contribute to the profitability of ICL Phosphate Specialties. This position will support phosphate-based battery material research and development, product stewardship, support sales and marketing teams, providing fast and accurate customer support, compliance with quality, environmental, and adherence to all safety protocols at the site.

Location:
This position will is based at our St. Louis Research and Development Facility located in Webster Groves. 

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position? 

• Provide Research and Development work on phosphate based-battery cathode active materials (CAM)
• Provide processes and materials for scale up of battery materials
• Develop and establish project objectives, timelines, and key milestones
• Familiarize and learn project management tools (Charters, Stage Gate, Gantt Charts)
• Complete Applications R&D, Marketing or Operational Excellence Projects
• Generate clear and concise reports following the conclusion of a project. Reports may be generated for internal use and for customers
• Provide technical support for customer visits, site tours, and audits
• Respond to customer requests and questions in a timely manner
• Maintain departmental communication by providing progress updates on technical department projects. Progress updates may be reviewed as needed or at scheduled technical meetings
• Development and evaluation of battery materials and materials processing
• Battery performance testing and electrochemical characterization
• Synthesis of battery materials; including supporting scale to production volumes
• Research, develop and understand material properties versus battery performance properties and low-cost, environmentally efficient manufacturing

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role? 

• M.S. in Chemistry, preferably with focus in Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or High Temperature Processes
• 1-3+ years of R&D experience with industrial products
• Preference for experience working with Li-ion batteries and related materials
• Experience with battery testing and analytical techniques (SEM-EDS, FT-IR, UV-V spectroscopy, Battery cycling, Surface area and X-ray crystallography)
• Experience with high temperature synthesis, such as for metal oxides and carbonization/graphitization
• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities
• Ability to interpret literature data and reproduce results
• Ability to identify and conduct appropriate application testing of formulated products including interpretation and organization of results
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including effectively interacting with all levels of the organization as well as customers and distributors
• Excellent team player
• Self-starter: self-driven and creative
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks
• Ability to travel to customers and ICL plants as required
• Green card holder or permanent US resident

What will set you apart:

• Synthesis of lithium iron phosphate cathode active materials
• Demonstrated success in developing and commercializing new products

Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $80,000 - $111,000

Annual Bonus Target: 5%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Assistance
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

Who is ICL?

ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.  ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet.  ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate.  ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL).  The company employs more than 12,500 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion. 
To learn more about ICL, visit the company's global website www.icl-group.com. 
 

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