Develop innovative NdFeB magnet recycling technology.
Conduct CV, LSV and EIS electrochemical testing.
Grow your R&D; skills in a collaborative team.

About the company/role:

An exciting opportunity for an early-mid career Electrochemist R&D; Technician to join an innovative technology development team focused on advancing NdFeB magnet recycling technology. Based in Alexandria, Sydney, this role offers hands-on experience across laboratory research, electrochemical testing, pilot-scale operations, sample preparation and process development. Working closely with senior technical staff, you will develop practical electrochemistry skills while contributing to the development and scale-up of novel recycling processes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare magnet feedstock, samples, electrolytes, reagents and laboratory solutions
- Set up and operate electrochemical cells and potentiostat experiments.
- Conduct electrochemical tests including CV, LSV, EIS and electrolysis experiments.
- Support coating removal and pre-treatment studies.
- Assist with pilot-scale reactor trials and process development activities.
- Monitor and record current, voltage, temperature and operating data.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, notebooks and experimental data.
- Support laboratory housekeeping, inventory management and equipment maintenance.
- Work collaboratively with scientists and engineers to achieve project goals.

Experience:

- Degree or Masters in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related.
- Hands-on postgraduate laboratory, R&D; experience in electrochemistry, electrolysis or related concepts.
- Ability to follow experimental procedures accurately and consistently.
- Solid attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
- Comfortable working with chemicals, laboratory equipment and technical processes.




- Strong teamwork and practical problem-solving abilities.

Desirable:

- Experience operating potentiostats.
- Exposure to Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS).
- Experience with electrolysis or DC power systems.
- Experience in sample preparation, filtration, washing and drying techniques.
- Experience handling metallic materials or powders.
- Exposure to coating-removal or deep eutectic solvent (DES) processes.
- Experience in recycling, resource recovery or circular economy technologies.

Culture/Benefits.

- Excellent opportunity for career development in electrochemistry.
- Learn directly from experienced R&D; and technical leaders.
- Exposure to laboratory and pilot-scale technology development.
- Hands-on role with genuine scientific and engineering impact.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Full time, permanent role in Alexandria, Sydney.

How to Apply:

If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume. Or, if you have any questions, please contact Susan on *************@evolvescientific.com.au.

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