Polymer Scientist (Senior/Staff)

Empowering a Sustainable Future

Factorial Energy is a dynamic venture-backed company dedicated to creating a sustainable future. With a passionate team of engineers and business professionals, Factorial is developing breakthrough solid-state  battery technology to enable safe, scalable, and high-performance cells for electric vehicles. Operating out of its research and development facility in the Greater Boston Area, Factorial holds a portfolio of solid-state innovations, including its segment-leading FEST® (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology). The company entered joint development agreements with Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Hyundai Motor company and was recently featured in The Boston Globe and The New York Times.

Factorial Energy is looking for a Senior/Staff Polymer Scientist to join its R&D team in Woburn, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will take laboratory-oriented tasks and will focus on polymer chemistry for lithium metal batteries and electrolyte formulation development. This position requires an understanding of polymer science, lithium batteries, lithium metal anode. Candidates must have academic or industrial experience with polymer synthesis or development for batteries. The role will entail independent design and execution of experiments, data analysis, and collaboration with Factorial Energy’s R&D. 

In this role, you will:

• Design novel polymers as electrolyte components

• Design, develop and validate strategies to optimize electrolyte composition for enhanced battery performance.

• Analysis and characterization of electrolyte formulation and develop understanding of relationship between the polymer structure/property and battery performance.

• Provide scientific support to project teams to resolve both practical and fundamental issues.

• Maintain compliance with all company protocols related to confidentiality, assignment of inventions, and other policies or duties as identified and assigned.

We are looking for people with:

• PhD degree in Polymer, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields. (required)

• Solid understanding in polymer physics and polymer chemistry.

• More than 3 years’ experience with lithium metal batteries-related polymer chemistry including solid polymer electrolyte, gel polymer electrolyte, polymer coating on Li metal or separator.

• Expertise and hand on experience in polymer synthesis and characterization.

• Plus for candidates with testing and evaluating experience of pouch cells with Li metal anode.

• Willingness to execute on multiple tasks in a fast-paced start-up environment.

• Ability to work within project teams with dedication and technical excellence.

• Must have experience with battery electrolyte related polymer projects.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible working hours
• Unlimited paid time off 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 5% 401K company match
• Family medical leave 
• Mental health benefit

Work Location:
19 Presidential Way, Suite 205, Woburn, MA 01801

Factorial Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Paige Madden ([email protected])