Laboratory Technician (m/w/d)

Job Description

Our Advanced Development team is looking for a driven and experienced Laboratory Technician (m/f/x).

As Laboratory Technician you will perform the lab-scale R&D activities related to electrodes processing and lab-scale cells electrical tests by following the laboratory procedures and reporting guidelines.

This position would be based at our site in Markranstädt, Leipzig (Germany).

Your key tasks

• Execution of lab-scale R&D experiments according to development project plans, from material characterization and electrode preparation to electrochemical cells testing.
• Supporting R&D prototype-scale activities by pilot electrode density analysis, industrial cells filling, and materials preparation for pilot coatings.
• Creation and maintenance of laboratory SWIs, including the documentation of process improvements
• Responsible for maintaining the Lab Technicians' work plan.
• Analysis and documentation of the results; Updating respective project's pages/documentation according to the lab- and prototype-scale activities.
• Conduct development cell level tests, including cell construction, disassembly.
• Interpretation of results based on basic electrochemical properties.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Respecting the agreed EHS principles.

Requirements

You are a great match if you have:

• 2 years of experience in battery industry/academic laboratory: Slurry preparation, electrode preparation, cell preparation
• Skills and experience in Laboratory work and handling of dangerous Chemicals
• Observation skills and attention to detail
• A thorough and methodical approach to work
• The ability to document test results accurately and write reports
• Open and curious personality
• Good communication skills
• English language
• Great addition: Data analysis skills

Benefits

• We offer flexible working hours without core working hours and sufficient freedom for your own ideas.
• A flat hierarchy culture - fostering our great working atmosphere.
• Use the training budget to expand your knowledge and competencies.
• Helpfulness among colleagues is not just an empty phrase but a practice everyday.
• A motivating opportunity for continuous growth at Skeleton.
• An additional day-off every year for your birthday.
• Be active & participate in our internal sports challenges (SkelFitness).
• We celebrate our successes with Team Events, Summer & New Year's parties, and other initiatives!

We're not just about energy storage. We're about redefining energy for a net zero future, and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey.