Staff Scientist

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Employment Type: Part-Time Contract

Employer: Advantage Technical

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship Required

Advantage Technical is seeking a highly qualified Staff Scientist to support an innovative research and development organization focused on advancing next-generation technologies in the areas of energetic materials, electrochemical systems, and advanced materials development. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research programs addressing critical customer needs through the development of novel synthetic processes and advanced electrochemical technologies.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in the design, development, and evaluation of advanced electrochemical systems.
• Conduct both fundamental and applied research related to energetic materials and associated technologies.
• Develop and optimize novel synthetic processes for advanced materials and energetic compounds.
• Support research efforts involving electrochemical synthesis, energy storage systems, and materials characterization.
• Analyze experimental data and provide technical recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across multiple R&D programs while contributing to technical reports, presentations, and customer deliverables.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques to characterize materials and evaluate system performance.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance as project requirements evolve.
• Ability to work with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Strong technical expertise in electrochemistry, including:
  • Electrochemical synthesis
  • Primary and secondary battery technologies
  • Electrochemical energy storage systems
  • Materials science and characterization
• Experience utilizing analytical methods to support materials development and performance evaluation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging electrochemical technologies, including:
  • Lithium-ion batteries
  • Sodium-ion batteries
  • Metal-air battery systems
  • Gas diffusion electrodes
  • Related advanced electrochemical platforms

• Experience working with:
  • Optical materials
  • Organic and inorganic electronic materials
  • Energetic materials
  • Hydrogen-rich materials
  • Organic and inorganic fuels
• Background in contract research and development (R&D) environments.
• Experience supporting government, defense, or advanced technology research programs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple technical projects in a dynamic research setting.

This contract opportunity offers the chance to work on leading-edge scientific research with a highly respected technology-focused organization while gaining exposure to groundbreaking developments in advanced materials, electrochemistry, and energy-related technologies.

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.