R&D Engineer Associate

R&D Engineer Associate – Lithium Battery & E-Waste Recycling Location: On-site (Delhi NCR)Full-Time | Immediate StartCompensation: Based on qualifications and performance, with opportunities for growthApply: hereJoin a Mission. Not Just a Job.At Novasensa, we’re not hiring to fill a seat. We’re building a team of pioneers shaping the future of battery and e-waste recycling—one beaker, one breakthrough at a time.Our work is not routine. It’s not academic. And it’s not for the faint-hearted.This is your opportunity to work on world-class deep-tech innovation and help create scalable, zero-discharge processes that extract critical and strategic metals—like cobalt, nickel, lithium, manganese, zinc, ,copper, etc.—from India’s waste streams. You’ll play a vital role in turning waste into wealth, and in building a self-reliant, sustainable mineral economy for the country.If you're seeking a role where your experiments matter, your ideas shape industrial solutions, and your work contributes directly to national energy security—welcome home.From the Lab: A Note from Our Team"I joined Novasensa right after finishing my M.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from IIT Madras. I was drawn by the clarity of purpose and the chance to apply my research in real-world applications from Day 1. What surprised me most was the pace—experiments I ran in week one became the basis for our pilot process. You’re given responsibility, trust, and the freedom to grow. If you’ve ever wanted your work to actually matter—this is the place to be."— R&D Associate, NovasensaWho Should Apply✅ Hands-on experience in wet chemistry (e.g., leaching, solvent extraction, precipitation, crystallization)✅ Willingness to do physical lab work, long hours, and handle steep learning curves✅ Obsession with scientific problem-solving and continuous process improvement✅ Humble, hardworking, and mission-driven—focused on impact, not titles✅ Familiarity with hydrometallurgy and literature in the fieldWho Should Not Apply❌ PhD/Postdoc candidates from unrelated backgrounds (e.g., polymers, biology, computational fields)❌ Candidates without wet lab experience❌ Applicants who haven’t read this job description carefully❌ Those looking for an “exposure” role or a remote/comfortable job❌ Candidates applying solely to negotiate a higher salary elsewhere❌ If you have applied to Novasensa previously for this role and were not selected, please do not reapply.Your Role at NovasensaYou will be part of Novasensa’s core R&D team, actively contributing to the development and optimization of cutting-edge hydrometallurgical processes for battery and e-waste recycling. Your day-to-day work will include:Designing and executing lab-scale experiments in leaching, solvent extraction, precipitation, and crystallizationRecording and analyzing experimental data for process improvementDeveloping SOPs and troubleshooting process issues using scientific literatureSupporting pilot-scale process transition, including parameter definition and material handlingCollaborating across teams for procurement, documentation, reporting, and vendor outreachAs an early-stage startup, team members must be ready to wear many hats and contribute wherever needed, from R&D to operations, business development, GTM execution, from documentation to outreach. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role requiring adaptability, ownership, and teamwork.Minimum RequirementsB.Tech / M.Tech / M.Sc in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Chemistry1–6 years of hands-on lab experience in process chemistry or metallurgical R&DProven execution of at least one multi-step wet chemistry projectHigh discipline in documentation, cleanliness, and lab safetyWhy Join NovasensaWork on national-priority challenges in clean-tech and critical mineral recoveryGain experience building India’s first commercial hydrometallurgical battery recycling plantLearn directly from globally trained founders (Duke, Harvard alumni)Operate in a flat, no-politics environment where execution is valued above allOpportunity to transition into leadership roles in pilot plant, process engineering, or commercializationBe a Pioneer in Clean-Tech InnovationThis is more than just a job—it is an opportunity to work on world-class technologies at the forefront of battery and e-waste recycling. You’ll be part of a pioneering movement to transform industrial waste into wealth and contribute directly to India’s journey toward self-sufficiency in critical and strategic minerals.At Novasensa, we are building from the beaker up—creating scalable, clean-tech solutions that redefine how the world recovers essential materials. Join us to shape the future of sustainable industry, drive deep-tech innovation, and make a meaningful impact on our planet and our nation.