Battery Scientist

URBIX, INC.

We are a growing technology company based in Mesa, Arizona (greater Phoenix area) that offers its employees a dynamic entrepreneurial environment, the opportunity to participate in the unprecedented growth of EV battery markets and exposure to the largest automakers and battery OEMs in the world.

The Company: Urbix, Inc. is a US-based developer of graphite processing technology. Our proprietary technology utilizes a sustainable, environmentally friendly approach for the production of anode materials for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles (EVs).

· We aim to be the leader in the rapidly growing domestic market for graphite anode material to be used in a variety of applications including EVs, military systems and other industrial electrification applications

· Urbix, Inc. operates a facility in Mesa, AZ with more than 60 employees.

· The Mesa facility is focused on continued pilot operations for sample production and completing the Company’s commercial demonstration module along with a state-of-the-art battery testing laboratory and quality control capabilities.

· The Company was recently selected for a $125 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains for a 10,000tpa commercial-scale production facility.

Job Summary: The Battery Scientist will be accountable for leading the electrochemical testing strategy, ensuring that anode materials meet customer specifications, performance requirements, and scale-up needs. This role is responsible for the design and troubleshooting of battery cell testing, working closely with battery lab technicians to validate materials as we transition to commercial-scale production. The Battery Scientist will drive test method development, data interpretation, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure materials perform consistently and safely at scale. Additionally, the role will support the development of external cell testing services, exploring opportunities to offer lab testing capabilities to third-party partners and other customers.

Benefits:

Experience: Minimum 10 years of industry experience, with a strong preference for candidates with leadership roles and expertise in the Li ion battery industry.

Responsibilities:

Electrochemical Testing & Troubleshooting:

· Optimize Test Methods: Continuously refine test setups, conditions, and parameters to improve data accuracy, reliability, and predictive value.

· Troubleshoot Performance Issues: Investigate failures, inconsistencies, and deviations in cell performance, identifying root causes and corrective actions.

· Battery Lab Support: Work with technicians in cell assembly, formation, and testing to ensure high-quality, reproducible results.

· Data Analysis & Reporting: Conduct in-depth analysis of voltage profiles, capacity fade, coulombic efficiency, lithium plating and degradation mechanisms, delivering actionable insights to operations teams.

· Customer Electrochemical Support and Spec Alignment: Collaborate with commercial teams toreplicate customer’s testing protocols and slurry recipes, troubleshoot performance deviations, and refine material validation approaches to ensure alignment with customers.

Scale-Up & Manufacturing Support:

Workplace Health, Safety, and Risk Management:

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Engagement:

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

External Cell Testing Services Development

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education and Certification Requirements:

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Work Schedule:

The Location: In Person at Urbix’s Mesa Facility located at 3110 N. Greenfield Road, Suite 127, Mesa, Arizona 85215.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000 to $150,000 per year

The list of job requirements above is not intended to be exhaustive or all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person