Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Onsite - LAKE MARY, FL

Microvast Holdings, Inc. ( Nasdaq: MVST ) is a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stafford, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting-edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs. By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications. More information can be found on the corporate website:

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Organic Synthesis Research Chemist to join our advanced materials team focused on the development of next-generation energy storage materials, including organic electrode materials, redox-active molecules, and solid-state electrolytes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, or organoelectronic materials with a proven track record of innovation in battery or supercapacitor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize novel organic molecules or frameworks for use in batteries and capacitors
• Scale up synthetic procedures from milligram to gram level while maintaining purity and reproducibility
• Develop structure–property relationships for electrochemical performance (capacity, stability, conductivity)
• Collaborate closely with electrochemists, computational chemists, and materials engineers
• Maintain detailed lab records, data analysis, and present research findings in internal reports and publications
• Support IP generation, patent filing, and scientific publications
• Ensure safe handling of chemicals and adherence to lab safety protocols

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on industrial experience in organic synthesis, with at least 2 years in energy storage research (e.g., Li-ion, redox flow, organic batteries)
• Expertise in multistep synthesis, air-sensitive techniques, purification (chromatography including HPLC, Schlenk techniques), and characterization (NMR, GC/MS, LC/MS, IR, UV-Vis, TGA, XRD, SEM)
• Familiarity with electrochemical characterization methods (CV, EIS, charge–discharge) is a plus
• Experience working in a cross-disciplinary R&D environment
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Self-driven, team-oriented, and scientifically curious

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of COFs, MOFs, or π-conjugated organic frameworks
• Experience in green chemistry, flow chemistry, or high-throughput synthesis
• Familiarity with DFT or computational structure screening (in collaboration with modelers)

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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