Junior Research Assistant

Ayrton Energy's vision is to provide affordable, off-grid energy security via clean, safe and scalable hydrogen storage technologies. Ayrton is looking for a chemistry or chemical engineering graduate with experience in a chemical laboratory to join our team in a full time role. As part of a fast-growing startup, the scientist in this role can anticipate a large variety of changing role responsibilities as the team grows.

You will love this job if:

You are excited to work at an early-stage startup

You are organized and like following protocols for sample preparation/synthetic processes

You enjoy working in cross-functional teams and feel comfortable sharing your ideas

Your Responsibilities:

Work with Senior Scientists to prepare materials for electrochemical testing; including blending and coatings of catalysts

Work with Senior Scientists to prepare experimental equipment, and run experiments; including electrochemical test stations

Preparation of chemical samples for characterization and testing

Work with Senior Scientists to collect and analyze data

Support with instrument maintenance, inventory management, waste disposal and other laboratory activities as needed

Your

Skills and Experience:

Undergraduate degree in chemistry, physics or engineering with chemical lab experience (may be from classes)

Passionate about innovation, self-motivated and keen to learn

Organized and efficiently able to manage time for laboratory protocols.

Experience in a research and development laboratory environment is beneficial

Experience with electrochemical systems (fuel cells, electrolysers, etc) is beneficial

Knowledge of Python for data analysis is beneficial

At Ayrton We Value:

Honesty – We are solving hard problems and look for diversity in thought

Dependability – We value action over words and will empower you to get things done

Be Kind – We are a team. Win together, lose together, learn together

Ayrton is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion within our team. As a women-led venture, our company strides to provide a supportive atmosphere for under-represented individuals in business and STEM fields, including a focus on work‑life balance and employee mental health.

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