Electrolyte Scientist

Role: Electrolyte ScientistJob Location: Bangalore, IndiaABOUT AGRATASAgratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers’ requirements.Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress.We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D Innovation Hubs in India and the UK.JOB SUMMARYThe Electrolyte Scientist will drive cutting-edge research and development focused on advanced materials and research and development on electrolyte formulations for Li-ion batteries, focusing on next-generation, high-performance technologies. This role is pivotal in advancing materials that enhance battery safety, efficiency, and energy density, and involves collaborating closely with R&D teams to bring state-of-the-art and next-gen cell designs to life.RESPONSIBILITIES• Propose and conduct in depth experiments to formulate the electrolytes to improve the electrolyte performance for lithium-ion battery applications.• Hands on experience to generate new electrolyte formulation, screen and benchmark the electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries as per cell design.• Characterize the composition and analyse the electrolyte compositions for electrolytes.• Design and conduct electrical/electrochemical performance measurements to evaluate the performance at both component and cell level.• Support R&D initiatives to create prototypes for next-gen cells, integrating advanced materials and innovative designs into lab-scale trials.• Lead and Mentor junior team members, technicians, and interns, provide technical consultation to cross-functional partners.• Collaborate with other team members globally to product development as per cell deliverables.• Analyse test results, interpret data trends, and contribute to electrolyte optimization and improved cell architecture for enhanced performance.• Stay informed on emerging electrochemical research, industry advancements, and competitive benchmarks to drive ongoing material innovation.Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssential:• Deep understanding of lithium-ion batteries and electrolyte formulation chemistry, specially design of formulations with respective performance-oriented factors like cycle performance, high temperatures, ageing studies, and analyse the data.• Hands-on wet chemistry and synthesis, characterization and testing of commercial lithium-ion battery materials.• Hands on experience in materials characterization (XRD, PSA, FTIR, ICP-OES, GCMS, ICMS, RAMAN, KF, XPS, etc) and cell testing methodologies, data analysis and interpretation.• High attention to detail, accuracy and precision in experimental design and analysis of results.Desired:• Must have dexterity to handle delicate battery components and laboratory equipment.• Must be able to physically operate scientific equipment and instruments• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and present technical findings clearly.Role Specific Qualifications/Certifications• PhD in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline with minimum 2-4 years of industrial experience in lithium-ion batteries.• Strong technical knowledge and experience in battery materials for lithium-ion batteries.• Deep knowledge and strong hands-on experience in electrode material synthesis, from wet chemistry to gas-solid/solid-solid high-temperature process.• Be Innovative, collaborative, flexible mindset with team.