Team Join our Team Solutions Technologies Media Contact Join Giner Labs If you have a passion for electrochemistry, Giner Labs would be a great place to make your career. Giner Labs is a world leader in electrochemical research and development with a close to 50-year record of success. We not only push the frontiers of technology, but push those technologies forward to make a difference in commercial applications. We deliver electrolyzers supplying oxygen to the crews of US submarines and to the International Space Station, advanced fuel cells for Unmanned Underwater Vessels and miniature implantable oxygen generators for wound healing applications and cell therapies. Take a look at the career openings posted below. If you see a good fit, please forward your resume and a cover letter explaining the position you are interested in to jobs@ginerinc.com. Giner Labs does not contact job candidates through instant messaging or work with outside recruiting contractors. If you are contacted in this manner, please be aware that is fraudulent, and guard your personal information and funds. Maintenance Technician Summary: The Maintenance Position is responsible for the general daily interior and exterior upkeep of the facilities. The position supports the technical and office staff and works with the Facility Manager to maintain and improve the facilities by performing occasional repairs and upgrades as well as all regular maintenance.The Position is also responsible for the organization and replenishment of building and kitchen supplies, general cleanliness of common areas and is responsible for running errands as needed. Requirements: General knowledge of building maintenance and repair Willingness to learn new repair skills Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures (snow removal, lawn mowing, etc.) Ability to work in an environment of change Well organized, detail oriented and efficient Team oriented with ability to work independently Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines Ability to follow oral and written instructions Basic computer and Internet knowledge Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance Knowledge of sheetrock repair/painting High school diploma or equivalent Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to working near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Lab Technician — Batteries Summary: Giner Inc is seeking a Lab Technician to join our Battery group. The Lab Technician will assist senior battery scientists and engineers in battery research activities, including running routine tasks, following standard operating procedures, maintaining a clean and efficient workplace and general lab maintenance. Specific duties include electrode slurry preparation, electrode coating and fabrication, battery cell assembly and cell testing. The candidate should have basic laboratory skills, some understanding of chemistry and a desire for a hands-on, do-it-yourself role. Duties and Responsibilities: Follow standard operating procedures/li> Perform routine tasks with attention to detail Keeping an organized laboratory notebook Handle chemicals according to procedures and guidelines Assist with troubleshooting equipment Independently carry out tasks Basic data collection and analysis Maintain lab workspace and ensure an efficient working environment Battery cell fabrication Operate slurry mixers, blade coaters, die punches, gloveboxes, and vacuum sealers to produce battery cells Retrieve and analyze data by interfacing with computer systems Knowledge and Skill Requirements: General understanding of chemistry and safe handling of chemicals Ability to use/learn sophisticated equipment Desire for hands-on lab work Proficient in windows office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Ability to work well on a team as well as a self-starter Ability to acquire new skills quickly and easily Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have an associate degree in a technical field or experience in a laboratory environment. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science graduates will also be considered. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Project Scientist Summary: The Project Scientist will work for a variety of internal and government funded projects, including low temperature fuel cells and electrolyzers, CO2 conversion, and electrochemical sensors. The incumbent should have deep and broad knowledge of nanomaterials synthesis, electrode and MEA design, physical characterizations (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD) and electrochemical tests (RDE, RRDE, membrane and electrode assembly). A strong hands-on experience in fuel cell and electrolyzer catalyst and electrode development is highly beneficial. An appropriate knowledge of cell design and assembly is also desirable. The candidate can be considered for a senior position with strong expertise. Duties and Responsibilities: Design and fabricate electrode and MEAs for a variety of electrochemical devices Integrate electrode and MEAs with other components of electrochemical devices Characterize the compositions or structures of components using ex-situ and in-situ techniques Perform electrochemical tests of synthesized materials using RDE, voltammetry, impedance and other techniques Elucidate the interaction of cell components (e.g. catalyst, membrane, ionomer and gas diffusion layer) to maximize electrochemical cell efficiency Improve electrochemical cell performance and lifetime via component selection and optimization Interact with customers in terms of deliverables, reports, presentations Develop innovative materials and technologies for next-generation electrochemical devices Qualifications: PhD or MS with > 3 years of experience in Chemistry, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science. Strong hands-on experience in electrode and MEA design, fabrication particularly in the domain of anion exchange membrane (AEM) devices. Deep understanding of electrode structure, component interface, failure mechanisms and correlate with cell performance and durability Strong hands-on experience in physical and electrochemical characterizations of electrode and MEAs Be familiar with catalyst and nanomaterials synthesis Desire and ability to generate novel research pathways and author proposals Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Critical thinking and ideas Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines Ability to work well on a team as well as a self-starter Ability to acquire new skills quickly and easily Not required but preferred: LabVIEW and/or other programming languages Solidworks, COMSOL, AutoCAD All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Project Scientist/Engineer – Biosensors Summary: Giner, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to lead research and development efforts in biological sensor technology programs. The Project Scientist/Engineer candidate should have a PhD degree or a Master’s degree with approximately 2+ years of additional technical experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, biological engineering, or a related field. he candidate will assist in the development of novel biosensor platforms and should have a strong background in nucleic acid diagnostic techniques and standard molecular biological protocols including PCR, DNA/RNA isolation and purification, gel electrophoresis and ELISA. We are especially interested in candidates who have experience with RNA analysis including RNA isolation and purification, miRNA analysis, and/or northern blotting techniques. In addition to above qualifications, the ideal candidate should have expertise in bioconjugation techniques and handling of biological samples. Prior experience in electrochemical-based biosensor technologies is desirable, but not required. Knowledge of microfluidic systemswould also be highly advantageous. The successful candidate should have the ability to work well independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to design, develop, and validate various biosensor platforms. The candidate will generate results for the preparation of protocols, presentations, technical reports, and sensor prototypes. The candidate should have good oral and written communication skills and have a desire to learn new technologies and concepts. Qualifications: PhD degree or Master’s degree with approximately 2+ years of additional technical experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, biological engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience with nucleic acid diagnostic techniques, specifically techniques focused on RNA analysis Experience in standard molecular biological protocols and techniques including: (1) PCR; (2) handling, isolation, and purification of RNA and DNA; (3) gel electrophoresis and northern blotting. Experience handling biological samples (blood, plasma, serum, saliva, urine, and other biological fluids). Not required but preferred: Bioconjugation and surface modification techniques. Electrochemical-based biosensor technologies. Fabrication of lab-on-a-chip devices Microfluidic-based biomedical sensors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Project Scientist/Engineer – Batteries Summary: Giner, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to lead research and development efforts in lithium-sulfur battery technology programs. The Project Scientist/Engineer candidate should have a PhD degree in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. The candidate will work in all aspects of battery cell development, including development of novel battery materials, electrode slurry formulations, electrode coatings, electrolytes, cell fabrication, cell testing, material characterization, and failure analysis characterization. The candidate should have a strong background in lithium-sulfur, applied electrochemistry, and electrochemical analysis techniques. The successful candidate should have the ability to work well independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to design, develop, and optimize lithium-sulfur battery technology platforms. The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills and have a desire to learn new technologies and concepts. Required Qualifications: PhD degree in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field Strong background in lithium-sulfur battery R&D Hands-on experience in development, optimization, and characterization of battery electrodes and electrolytes Strong background in applied electrochemistry and electrochemical analysis techniques Proficiency in material characterization techniques (SEM, EDX, XPS, etc.) Strong oral and written communication skills (document results, prepare reports, SOPs, and present results to internal and external collaborators) Ability to think creatively and analytically to solve technical issues Excellent organizational skills Self-driven with a goal and milestone-oriented mindset Additional Qualifications (Desirable but Not Required) Experience in solid-state batteries Experience in fabrication and testing of prototype pouch cells Experience in scale-up of battery technology from lab-scale fabrication to pilot scale production (e.g., roll-to-roll and other high throughput methods) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Project Scientist/Engineer – Biosensors Summary: Giner is seeking a full time individual to assist in the development of portable and point-of-use sensors using biological sample preparation, miniaturized biosensors, and handheld devices. The Project Scientist/Engineer candidate should have a PhD degree or a Master’s degree with approximately 2+ years of additional experience in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biological engineering, or a related field. The position involves bench top bioassay development and optimization, evaluation of device components, and prototype fabrication. The work will include integration of a biosensor or bioassays with benchtop/handheld analyzers. The candidate will assist in the development of novel biosensor platforms in the state-of-the-art in molecular and environmental diagnostics and should have a strong background in analytical chemistry, biosensors, nucleic acid diagnostic techniques, and standard molecular biological protocols including PCR and ELISA. The candidate will generate results for the preparation of protocols, presentations, technical reports, and sensor prototypes. In addition to above qualifications, the ideal candidate should have expertise in bioconjugation techniques and handling of biological samples. Prior experience in enzymatic assays and electrochemical sensors is desirable, but not required. Knowledge of microfluidic systems would also be highly advantageous. Qualifications: PhD degree or Master’s degree with approximately 2+ years of additional experience in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biological engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience with nucleic acid formulation techniques. Experience in standard molecular biological protocols and techniques including: (1) PCR; (2) ELISA; (3) handling and isolation of DNA/RNA; (4) gel electrophoresis; (5) bacterial cultures. Experience handling biological samples (blood, saliva, urine, and other biological fluids). Excellent data analysis and critical thinking skills, specifically in the characterization of processes in engineering R&D. Demonstrated ability to thrive as an independent contributor and a team player in a fast-paced, small team environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a desire to learn new technology concepts. Preferred and Additional: Bioconjugation and surface modification techniques. Bacterial culture and aseptic techniques. Electrochemical-based biosensor technologies. 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