Anthro Energy · 6 days ago
Senior Electrolyte Scientist
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expAnthro Energy is developing advanced electrolytes to enable safer, higher-performance lithium-ion batteries. They are seeking a Senior Electrolyte Scientist to lead electrolyte-focused R&D, ensuring innovations translate into meaningful improvements in battery cell performance.
BatteryEnergy StorageManufacturingRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize lithium-ion battery electrolyte formulations to improve battery cell performance, including long term cyclability, high temperature stability, and safety
Perform electrochemical characterization and battery cell testing to evaluate electrolyte performance, understand degradation mechanisms, and guide formulation improvements
Investigate electrolyte-electrode interactions and interphase formation, using electrochemical and analytical techniques to identify failure modes and stability limits
Generate high-quality, reproducible experimental data with clear documentation to support data-driven decision-making and ongoing product development
Collaborate closely with cell design and engineering teams to align electrolyte development with cell-level performance requirements
Support translation of lab-scale electrolyte formulations into scalable, manufacturable solutions as programs advance
Document technical findings and contribute to Anthro's intellectual property portfolio through the invention of disclosures
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience for MS candidates or 2+ years for PhD candidates
Strong understanding of lithium-ion electrolyte chemistry, including lithium salts, solvents, additives, and their impact on cell performance and stability
Hands-on experience with electrolyte characterizations, electrochemical testing, and battery cell evaluation, along with solid data analysis and interpretation skills
Familiarity with analytical techniques commonly used for electrolyte, interphase, and degradation analysis (e.g., NMR, GC-MS, ICP-OES/MS, XPS, SEM)
Demonstrated ability to independently plan and execute experiments, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-moving R&D environment
Preferred
PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience developing electrolyte formulations across multiple cell chemistry platforms, with the ability to tailor electrolyte design to different cell products
Hands-on experience developing advanced electrolyte systems, such as polymer electrolytes, gel electrolytes, ionic liquid-based electrolytes, and other next-generation electrolyte concepts
Strong understanding of electrolyte-electrode interfacial chemistry, including experience studying interphase formation, degradation mechanisms, and long-term cell stability
Comfort working in an early-stage R&D environment with high ownership and evolving technical challenges
Benefits
15 Vacation Days, 10+ Holidays, Sick time off
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, 60% coverage for dependents
401k with match
Paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work policy
Diverse and inclusive work environment
Company
Anthro Energy
Anthro Energy is a battery technology company that uses polymer electrolytes to improve the safety and adaptability of lithium-ion cells.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$58.2MKey Investors
PowerForwardUS Department of EnergyCollaborative Fund
2025-11-24Grant· $5.5M
2024-10-23Grant· $24.9M
2024-02-29Series A· $20M
Leadership Team
David Mackanic
CEO and Co-Founder
Joe Papp
CTO & Co-founder
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