Senior Research Scientist, Electrochemistry

Published on: June 15, 2010

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Akermin, Inc. Published: June 15, 2010
Location
St. Louis , Missouri
Skill Level
Mid Level, Mid Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Energy / Scientific

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Description

Akermin, Inc. is a biocatalysis company with a unique approach to enzyme immobilization and stabilization. This core technology enables the company to engineer customized enzyme catalyst structures to serve a wide range of industries and markets.  Its primary focus is developing a greenhouse gas capture technology for large fixed base industrial facilities such as coal-burning power plants.  It is also commercializing a biofuel cell prototype for low power applications.

Position Overview:

This position is a leadership role in the chemistry area of designing, planning, leading and conducting of research trials on biofuel cells and fuel cell systems. 

Responsibilities:

  • Primary responsibilities are in the area of fuel cell catalyst and catalyst layer development, fuel cell system design, and electrochemical evaluation of fuel cell electrodes. 
  • The applicant must possess the ability to creatively find solutions to complex problems that may arise in multifaceted projects, as well as manage multiple tasks and priorities. 
  • Additional responsibilities include proper collection of data, communicating procedures/findings via verbal and written reports and helping to establish research initiatives and objectives as a part of a research and development team. 

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field and 3+ years industrial laboratory or equivalent
  • Experience in designing and characterizing polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells and fuel cell systems highly desired
  • Experience in design and development fuel cell catalysts and catalyst layers highly desired
  • Project management experience highly desired
  • Supervisory experience desired
  • Strong analytical capabilities, as well as written and verbal communication skills required
  • Must have ability to work in fast-paced, start-up company environment; producing technical results for key company objectives

Compensation: Akermin is offering competitive compensation and benefits.  Salary commensurate with experience.    

To Apply:

You may apply by forwarding information via email.

Akermin is an equal opportunity employer.

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