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 strives 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.