Description About Novalith Novalith is a clean technology company enabling a decarbonised and electric future. We aim to do this by becoming the world's first low-cost & sustainable solution for developing novel technologies to extract lithium from various ores and produce high grade battery chemicals. Through our innovations and development, we're creating a sustainable future in the resource sector. Our goal is to commercialise a green lithium chemicals production process to reduce the environmental impact of lithium production for use in batteries and related applications. Novalith's technology directly utilises carbon dioxide to produce a high purity, battery grade lithium carbonate and other battery chemicals. We're the perfect company for bright minds, risk-takers and those full of ambition. We're proud of what we've achieved thus far, but we have room for more like-minded individuals. If you're equally as passionate about a career in green/novel technology, what are you waiting for? The Opportunity We are seeking an Analytical Scientist or Chemist as the an addition to our QA/QC-Analytical Team. In this role, you will help establish the laboratory, processes, and trust needed for Novalith's growth and commercial success. In part, you will: Collaborate with research staff on all scientific and technological activities. Perform elemental and chemical analyses that support Novalith's processing research. Kickstart Novalith's Analytical team. In this role, you will be asked t o Apply specialized skills in the operation of ICP (required), microwave digestion (advantageous to have), TGA-DSC (advantageous to have), SEM-EDS (advantageous to have), and pXRD analysis (advantageous to have) to produce quality quantitative analytical results. Understand, adapt, develop and implement general laboratory QA/QC procedures Undertake routine and non-routine preparations and analysis of geochemical and chemical samples and standard preparations. Create quality quantitative analytical reports Carry out project work and technical troubleshooting as directed. Support the management of the work that goes through the laboratory. Perform standards instrument maintenance to avoid contamination and to protect the equipment. Lead the preparation of safe work documentation and ordering of laboratory supplies Be self-motivated and able to take initiative whilst maintaining and updating skills within the lab Develop new approaches to meet experimental or technological needs when encountering new problems where methods are not defined. About you Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience in Analytical Chemistry with 5 plus year experience working is a similar laboratory, advanced degrees desired but experience is most important. Experienced in the preparation of samples and their elemental analysis by ICP (preferably, geological samples). Experienced in the preparation of quantitative standards and samples. Experienced in the maintenance, calibration and validation of analytical equipment and analytical results. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and abilities, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, and experiences. If you require any adjustments in the recruitment process or have any questions about the role, please contact . Role Type Company Overview Novalith is a technology start-up company that is developing cutting-edge technologies to revolutionise lithium chemicals production, significantly reducing the cost and environmental burden of our electric future. #J-18808-Ljbffr
