Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Remote with Lab Access Start Date: Immediate (contingent on award) Duration: 60-120 days (initial Phase 1A/1B period) Role Summary: Seeking an experienced materials scientist or electrochemical engineer to oversee graphite material validation, including purification, spherical shaping, coating, and QA testing across tolling partner sites and university labs. Responsibilities: Coordinate QA intake of graphite feedstock (flake, synthetic, waste-carbon) Supervise tolling line handoffs and sample tracking using VIREN™ protocols Oversee analytical testing: BET surface area, sphericity, tap density, purity Design and interpret coin cell testing for electrochemical performance Interface with lab partners (e.g., University of Pittsburgh, NETL) Qualifications: PhD or MS in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering 3+ years of hands-on battery-grade graphite or anode material work Familiarity with CSPG or battery supply chain QA Bonus: Experience with traceability tech, REE tagging, or VINCORE™
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