Umicore · 3 hours ago
AEM Test Lab Scientist
Shanghai, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUmicore is a global materials and technology group focused on sustainability and clean mobility. They are seeking an AEM Test Lab Scientist to manage laboratory operations, execute projects, and innovate testing methods in collaboration with global teams.
EnergyRecycling
Responsibilities
Laboratory operation management:
Technical key domains: Sample preparation, testing and characterization
Lab operation management ensuring high availability and utilization of the available resources (work planning, maintenance coordination, etc.)
Local data management system operation and administration – ensuring measurement data is available globally
Project work & management:
Lab and Development project execution including planning, execution & reporting
Active role in local & global Applied Technology and customer project to improve the global test capabilities, technology data base, etc. for supporting the technology and business development
Innovation:
Continuous improvement of existing processes + development/integration of new testing and sample characterization methods in collaboration w/ global colleagues
Selection and integration of new equipment, etc
Communication w/ internal and external stakeholders & partners
Global AT organization à collaboration w/ other test centers and other departments
Local CRD hub organization à required communication within the local organization (administrative representative for the laboratory); supporting the local business development manager as technical expert in the communication with partners and customer
External partners à collaboration w/ universities and other development partners
Quality Management + EHS:
Filing and updating required QM documentations for the lab management and operation according to the IATF 16949 requirements + Umicore standards
Responsibility for the laboratory safety and safe working environment – lab infrastructure, lab equipment, working places, etc
Data management system maintenance + upgrades
Laboratory waste management and PGM safety/recovery
Qualification
Required
University Master Degree (or ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering, Material Science or Electrochemistry
min 2-3 years of experience in lab operation and management, preferably in Fuel Cell, Electrolysis, Battery industry or academia- in best case the candidate has already started up a lab
Deep technical know-how in Electrochemistry, Fuel Cells, Electrolyzers, MEA design and testing, test station operation and maintenance preferably in the field of AEM, etc
Language skills: bilingual, Chinese + English (fluent)
high social competences and team player
high level of proactivity and organizing skills
result oriented working style
intercultural competence
Problem solving skills for complex patterns and problems
Learning eagerness and mindset enabling continuous improvement
Willingness for international travels
Company
Umicore
Umicore is a global materials technology and recycling group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.05BKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2024-04-19Post Ipo Debt· $532.06M
2024-02-07Post Ipo Debt· $377.14M
2020-06-15Post Ipo Debt· $141.74M
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Robert Gaskell
CFO South America
Patrick Vermeulen
Chief Information Officer
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