Manager, Materials Characterization

About the Company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable. Recognized by TIME and MIT Technology Review, the company is scaling production of iron-air batteries to transform the energy landscape.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and empathetic people leadership to a diverse team of technicians and scientists
• Oversee day-to-day lab workflows, sample lifecycle management, and instrument scheduling
• Champion the creation of novel characterization methods for liquid and solid chemicals and materials
• Re-prioritize characterization requests based on product development timelines to extract actionable insights
• Manage the internal laboratory budget, forecast resource needs, and maintain vendor relationships

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience using and managing advanced material characterization instrumentation (SEM, FTIR, ICP, XRD)
• 3+ years of experience directly leading analytical chemistry, materials science, or failure analysis laboratory teams
• Proven track record of managing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial metrology concepts and gauge R&R studies
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and stock options
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 80% coverage of healthcare premiums for dependents
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents)
• Generous vacation policies