R&D Analytical Technician - Night Shift

about 2 years ago
Full time role
San Jose, CA, US... more
San Jose, CA, US... more

Job Description

Come join us on our mission as we revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future.

Do you want to make a contribution to this critical part of the future energy economy? We are looking for a diligent R&D Technician who has experience in analytical techniques (XRD, ICP or mechanical test) and feel comfortable to work in a glove box and dry room. As a R&D technician in analytical team, you will work on material characterization to deliver high quality data in a timely manner to support R&D in the company!
Job Responsibilities:
Manage sample submission queues, prepare samples and operate analytical instruments to perform testsMonitor and log key parameters during tests; clear lab notebook keeping and database interactions Calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs of analytical instruments
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalentAble to work on CWW night shift (6:30pm-6:30am) Sun-Tue/Wed and willing to work overtime on short noticeHand-on experience and basic knowledge in XRD, ICP or mechanical testKnowledge of safe laboratory practices, especially in handling chemicals Ability to perform work in a glovebox, dry room or fume hood Motivated to learn new techniques and refine existing techniquesClear written and verbal communication skills Motivated and capable of working independently and within a teamOutlook, SharePoint and MS Office
Nice to haves:
A technical degree from a 2-year program or moreExperience working within a battery lab or in gloveboxes, fume hoods or dry room Familiar with MSA and JMP software
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To ensure the ongoing health and safety of our team members, effective January 4th, 2022, QuantumScape will require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before their first day of employment.  QuantumScape will seek to accommodate individuals with qualifying disabilities or medical conditions that contraindicate the vaccination, or who object to being vaccinated on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief or practice.
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