Job Description
Laboratory Assistant (Wet Lab & Material Science) Li-ion Battery Cell (Applied Research)
Oxford
What you’ll do…
You will support the synthesis, preparation, and testing of Li-ion battery materials. This role focuses on working with advanced materials in a wet environment, ensuring proper preparation and handling of materials for research and cell development.
* Prepare and handle materials for anode, cathode, and electrolyte formulations within the wet lab, ensuring accurate composition and quality control.
* Conduct material synthesis, including mixing, coating, and casting processes, for battery components.
* Safely handle chemicals and materials in the wet lab environment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
* Work closely with material scientists and chemists to support the development of new materials for Li-ion cells.
* Maintain equipment and tools in the wet lab, ensuring they are properly calibrated and functional for experiments.
Who we are…
Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We will design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors. We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset.
What you’ll bring…
* Experience in material preparation, mixing, and synthesis in a wet lab environment, especially related to battery materials.
* Familiarity with wet lab safety procedures, chemical handling, and waste disposal.
* Ability to accurately prepare materials and follow experimental protocols.
* Proficient in managing supplies and maintaining an organized wet lab environment.
What you’ll get…
As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support.
You’ll work in a rapidly scaling-up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organization.
Agratas is a place to be authentically you.
At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.