Materials Development Scientist I

Overview

On Site
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Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelors degree in chemistry
material science or engineering. * At least 2 years in a laboratory or research and development setting. * Some basic experience with maki

Job Details

Company Overview
Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.


JOB SUMMARY
Nabors is seeking a motivated Scientist to join our rapidly growing Energy Transition Solutions Team. The ideal candidate will be multidisciplinary with a background in chemistry, electrochemistry, material science and/or chemical engineering. This individual will be working with one-of-a-kind nanomaterials, only available at Nabors, which are expected to be the next generation of break through materials. The primary role of this individual will be engineering of novel structured materials for use in batteries, supercapacitors, photovoltaic cells, filtration and membrane applications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare novel structured materials for anodes, cathodes and separators in traditional lithium-ion batteries as well as novel state of the art solid state devices.
  • Develop molecular structures for hydrogen storage devices.
  • Apply molecular architecture techniques to create photovoltaic cells, proton exchange membranes and filtration media.
  • Plan and execute research projects using control and variable experimental process.
  • Evaluate new materials for quality, material characteristics, performance and reliability.
  • Maintain accurate records of research, prepare reports and present results.
  • Research new techniques, scientific articles and patents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor?s degree in chemistry, material science or engineering.
  • At least 2 years in a laboratory or research and development setting.
  • Some basic experience with making and testing batteries or other electrochemical cells.
  • Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management.
  • Capable of multi-tasking and working on several projects simultaneously.
  • Able to follow written protocols with attention to details.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ph.D. in chemistry, material science, engineering or related physical science field with at least 2 years of hands-on nano-material experience.
  • Previous experience working with multidimensional structured materials.
  • Knowledge and experience in evaluating material properties including conductivity, permeability, porosity, stability and structural analysis.
  • Familiarity with analytical techniques such as TGA, Raman, FTIR, XRD, EIS and EM.
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • Ability to flourish as part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers.
  • Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

BEHAVIORAL COMPENTENCIES

  • An appreciation and commitment to safety and quality.
  • Solid comprehensive problem-solving skills.
  • Naturally curious about new technology and willingness to learn.
  • Innovative team player.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Chemistry, physical chemistry, electrochemistry and or material science.
  • Working understanding of experimental design.
  • Organized and self-managed.
  • Prepare technical reports of results.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

  • The primary location for this position is an office/laboratory environment.
  • Able to lift 20 lbs.