Job Description:

SENIOR ELECTROCHEMIST

Job Location

US-MA-Cambridge

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visitwww.draper.com.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply nowwww.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to bean affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a electrochemist with experience in chemical modification of surfaces and/or nanomaterials with small molecules, DNA, and/or biomolecules using primarily solution-phase methods. The position will involve design and execution of orthogonal surface chemistries to functionalize surfaces. The candidate should be well-versed in surface/nanomaterials characterization techniques, including UV-VIS spectroscopy and other surface analysis techniques, as well as energy storage, fluidic batteries, and/or solid state batteries.

The potential candidate must thrive amidst a multidisciplinary team comprising skills in microfluidics, microfabrication, instrumentation, biology, mechanical and electrical engineering, and more. Experience with electrochemistry involving biomolecules and modeling electrochemistry is desirable. Additionally, the candidate will be a self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

Design and execute experiments for selective modifications of surfaces
• Chemical modification and analysis of substrates and microfluidic devices


• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline and 5+ years direct and demonstrated experience in a laboratory/R&D setting. PhD preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of nanomaterials and surface chemistry, and a demonstrated ability to innovate.


• Familiarity with UV-VIS spectroscopy, use of oxidation-reduction potentials to drive chemical reactions, cyclic voltammetry, microfluidic and electrochemical environments, and energy storage technology is required.

Ability to acquire and maintain a US government security clearance (US citizen or permanent resident). Existing clearance strongly preferred.

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