Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Lab Technician to support characterization of our iron-air battery materials. The role reports into our Reliability Analytics team, which is focused on materials characterization to uncover the complex mechanisms that make our batteries tick. This role will focus on ownership and optimization of advanced scientific instruments such as our electron microscope and X-ray diffractometer, and processes to make the most of our samples and instruments. Our team puts a strong emphasis on mentorship and learning, and there is ample room to grow. Form Energy is a fast-moving and exciting company, and we look forward to welcoming a new member to share in our ambitious mission!

What you'll do:

• Own, maintain, and operate advanced scientific equipment
• Develop and optimize sample preparation and measurement techniques to get the most out of our samples
• Intermediate data analysis and interpretation
• Follow and improve existing processes, applying knowledge and creativity to handle new sample types
• Work with colleagues and other teams, help guide them to appropriate characterization and clearly communicate results of that characterization back

What you'll bring:

• 4+ years of lab work experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle complex challenges with the help of documented procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, and ability to work safely with machinery, radiation equipment, and delicate instruments
• Optional but desired: experience with SEM, XRD, optical microscopy, materials handling, hazardous waste handling
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.