Who We Are

Lithium is the wonder metal that sits at the heart of the global shift to EVs. Although EV demand is skyrocketing, global lithium supply cannot keep up using traditional extraction methods. The only way the industry will be able to scale lithium supplies by 10 times is by efficiently extracting the element from brine deposits, which contain about three quarters of all known lithium reserves.

Lithios is a technology company based in Medford, MA, commercializing a breakthrough electrochemical process called Advanced Lithium Extraction (ALE). ALE uses renewable electricity to make lithium cheaply, safely, and with a lower carbon footprint. Moreover, ALE is more versatile than traditional extraction methods and can unlock huge untapped lithium resources in the US and globally, alleviating a major bottleneck in the global transition to EVs.

We are building a diverse and collaborative company. Our employees put team and mission first, build with humility and compassion, and strive to make the world a better place. We are a high-growth startup backed by world-leading organizations and investors. At Lithios, we wake up every day to do the most fulfilling, impactful work of our lives. Come change the world with us!

Position Overview

Lithios seeks an electrochemist who will work with the research and development team to deliver solutions in the following areas:

• Developing electrochemical methods and systems for selective lithium extraction from complex multicomponent mixtures, via experimental and theoretical techniques;
• Identifying factors that affect the stability and performance of electrode materials operating in aqueous environments;
• Developing and testing novel electrode materials and device configurations with improved stability and performance.

This full-time role is hands-on in the laboratory. As a member of Lithios’s growing team, the electrochemist will work closely with the company’s experienced scientists and engineers and will receive extensive mentorship. This role reports to a senior scientist.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering or a related field with an experimental focus or equivalent work experience.
• Professional or academic experience with electrochemical systems is strongly preferred. A background in battery systems (e.g., lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries, supercapacitors) or related technologies (e.g., capacitive deionization, electrolyzers, fuel cells, electrodeposition, electrowinning) is a plus.
• Experience with analytical chemistry or materials characterization techniques (e.g.: ICP-OES, ICP-MS, ion chromatography, NMR, SEM-EDS, TEM, XRD) is preferred.
• Strong foundation in aqueous electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, solid-state chemistry, interfacial chemistry, or corrosion science.
• Familiarity with electrochemical characterization techniques including potentiometry, constant current and constant potential methods, cyclic voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
• Experience with synthesis, processing, and characterization of inorganic materials is a plus.
• Familiarity with battery electrode manufacturing methods, including slurry preparation and coating techniques, is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and modeling tools, such as MATLAB, Python, or JMP, for quantitative data analysis and visualization.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work hands-on in the lab individually and as a team.
• The desire to be in a dynamic startup environment with a focus on critical thinking to find impactful solutions to difficult challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental studies to understand modes of degradation for electrode materials in aqueous media and implement mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate the performance of electrodes under a variety of operating conditions and chemical environments.
• Perform chemical synthesis of materials, fabricate lithium capture electrodes, assemble electrochemical cells, and conduct analytical electrochemical and chemical test-work.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to assist in the design and scale-up of Lithios’s electrochemical extraction system.
• Communicate technical challenges and results across the organization to advance product development.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Equity in the company.
• A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance are 100% covered.
• Commuter benefits and public transportation expenses are 100% covered.
• 20 days of paid time off and 10 days of paid sick time off, in addition to all federal holidays and all days between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave, with the option to extend for an additional four weeks of unpaid leave.
• Flexible bereavement leave policy, including time off for the loss of a pet.
• Coverage of up to $5,000 in eligible moving expenses*.
• Company-supported opportunities in career development as well as the opportunity to be a leader in a rapidly growing organization.
• A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on the lithium industry.

*Eligible moving expenses include moving household goods and personal effects, employee travel and lodging, packing/unpacking services

Closing Statement

Lithios is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are building a team of individuals to create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are valued. We credit our success to the diverse perspectives our team members bring and do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, nationality, color, sexual orientation, ancestry, religion, gender identity, age, marital status, disability status, or Veteran status.

We know the right candidate may not meet all the criteria listed in this job description. If you believe you are a great candidate for this role and possess relevant skills that are not listed above, please reach out and tell us why you are a good fit!

When Applying

Please make sure to share your resume and a brief note describing why you are interested in this position and what you would bring to the role.

Come help us extract lithium sustainably to unlock an electric future for the world.