At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our lab team to innovate battery technology and improve sustainability.
- Company: Nexeon, a leader in cutting-edge battery materials.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, learn new skills, and contribute to impactful projects.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the world with exciting technology that affects lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in a chemical lab and a passion for learning.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Application Closing Date
30 September 2026
Nexeon are working on some of the most challenging technological problems of our day.
They are developing exciting technology with potentially global reach in applications that will directly affect people’s lives.
Job Description
This is a lab-based role which involves working closely with the electrochemistry team at Nexeon by focusing on electrode manufacturing processes, cell assembly and cell testing.
This role will contribute to company goals by supporting the electrochemistry team in validating a new generation of battery materials, through collaboration, communication and leadership, making for a more sustainable and efficient world.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out electrode manufacturing processes such as slurry mixing, slot die coating and calendaring electrodes with strong emphasis on quality control.
- Assembly of coin and pouch cells through forming, tab welding and electrolyte filling within controlled dry-room environments.
- Battery cell testing through developing and executing electrochemical test programs for battery applications.
Maintenance of thermal chambers and electrical connections of potentiostats.
- Follow procedures and rigorously document electronic and hard copy records of experimental laboratory processes.
- Conduct risks and COSHH assessments ensuring compliance with Nexeon H&S policies and procedures at all times.
- The ideal candidate
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working in a chemical laboratory environment.
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to new situations.
- Experience in following standard procedures.
- Demonstration of recording experimental laboratory processes.
- Experience in data handling.
- Experience with Microsoft office package.
- Ability to carry out experiments in a timely manner.
Desirable Criteria
- Coin and Pouch cell assembly for lithium-ion applications.
- Handling powders.
- Familiarity working within dry-room environments.
- Slurry casting of anode/cathode materials.
- Contact Details: 136 Eastern Avenue, Milton Park, Oxfordshire, OX14 4SB
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Cell Test Technician employer: Milton Park
Nexeon is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Oxfordshire where innovation meets sustainability. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and skill development, particularly in cutting-edge battery technology that has the potential to transform lives globally. With a strong commitment to health and safety, Nexeon ensures that its team members thrive in a supportive atmosphere while tackling some of the most pressing technological challenges of our time.
