General Motors
Analytical Battery Chemist
Warren, Michigan, United States of America · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of practical experience with chemical, electrochemical, and/or battery cell standard testing.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role, now or in the future.
About the job
Performs hands-on chemical and materials analysis of battery cells, components, and materials to support manufacturing, product development, quality investigations, and electrification programs.
What you'll do
- Conduct battery and automotive-material testing, develop analytical methods, and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
- Report and communicate analytical findings; use test data to diagnose issues and recommend solutions.
- Plan project timelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve characterization capabilities.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
- 2+ years of practical experience with chemical, electrochemical, and/or battery cell standard testing.
Nice to have
- Master of Science degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
- Battery analysis expertise, proficiency with listed analytical instruments, Li-ion benchmarking or safe teardown familiarity, ASTM chemical analysis knowledge, automotive chemical-interaction understanding, or DFSS Green/Black Belt experience.
Tools
FTIR, Raman, Ion Chromatography (IC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), ASTM
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