Energy Research Chemist

In January 2024, Livent merged with Allkem Limited to create Arcadium Lithium plc. While we work to integrate our technology systems, including our recruitment platforms, Arcadium Lithium plc will use Livent's ADP system to capture all candidate information.

About Arcadium Lithium: We are change-makers, joining forces to drive progress. A world enabled by the critical mineral, Lithium - the elemental source powering modern life and our global transition to clean energy.

For decades, we've grown alongside and collaborated with our people, our customers, and communities. Pioneering, collaborating, and evolving Together.

From the birth of the first lithium-ion battery to the breakthrough lithium advancements that have followed. We've helped lead the change, powering the future of lithium innovation.

Our growth continues to be strategic, expansive, and sustainable. With a wealth of premier lithium resources spread across the world in key locations. We can reliably, safely, and responsibly provide the resources to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

No matter where they are. No matter the challenge. It's all about delivering on the high expectation for quality, performance, and sustainability.

And our duty goes even further. It includes everyone on the planet using a lithium-powered device or vehicle.

Every battery charged. Every device powered. Every lithium application utilized. Underscoring our commitment to quality, collaboration, and our shared vision of powering a more sustainable future for everyone.

Arcadium Lithium is more than just a company. It's a promise, and a commitment by our people.

To act ethically and responsibly, ensuring that our legacy is one of positive impact and lasting change.

Position Summary: Responsible for a variety of bench top chemical manipulations, including battery test cell assembly, battery material synthesis and material characterization by various analytical techniques as part of the Energy Research and Innovation Group at Bessemer City, NC site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe operation of laboratory processes and value safety over all other goals
• Work with hazardous and reactive materials in a safe manner
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Participate in the site's numerous safety programs (incident reporting, safe behavior observations, training activities, etc.)
• Responsible for performing routine chemical manipulations
• Responsible for battery test cell assembly
• Responsible for the operation of multiple analytical instruments (e.g., battery test equipment, thermal analysis, x-ray diffraction, microscopy)
• Responsible for learning various techniques from senior lab personnel
• Responsible for following written procedures in an accurate, precise, and reproducible manner within Design of Experiment guidelines
• Responsible for recording laboratory testing results through written and/or electronic documentation in a systematic fashion
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• No supervisory responsibility comes with this position.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in a science discipline is required. (Chemistry or Physics preferred). Experience in battery test cell assembly a plus. Minimum of two years of laboratory experience. Must have basic computer skills and use Microsoft Word and Excel.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Hands on experience assembling lithium ion test cells
• Experience with battery test equipment; Maccor, Arbin and Novonix desired
• Experience with electrochemical impedance test equipment
• Understanding of rheology test equipment and test procedures
• Experience with statistical design of experiments software
• Understanding of electrochemical systems
• Thoroughly document research data and results by maintaining a laboratory notebook according to Rio Tinto guidelines, provide timely oral and written updates, write formal technical monthly reports and final reports at the end of a project and present results upon request.

Competencies

• Time management
• Multi-tasking
• Problem solving
• Teamwork, ability to get along with others

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Extensive travel using all forms of transportation is required.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. Office environment, laboratories in R&D center, Kilo Lab, and chemical plant. Employee maybe exposed to acidic, caustic or toxic chemicals. Employee may also be exposed to mechanical moving parts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LIVENT employs people across a broad range of occupations in locations across the world. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work/life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career.

LIVENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug free workplace.