**Job Title** : Senior Scientist I **Reports To:** Director of Research & Development **Major Focus** : Coatings specialist responsible for ideation and implementation of novel, scalable synthetic strategies for next-generation anticorrosion coating of electrochemical components. Integrate novel methodologies with Mott core Clean Energy technologies. Develop, execute, and refine fabrication processes to drive new products from lab scale to production scale in cooperation with Mott process engineering team. Engage with multi-insitutional research teams to communicate key results, resolve issues, and manage material and informational handoffs. Present research results to internal stakeholders, research sponsors, and at national and international technical conferences. **Company:** Mott is a **technology driven, high precision filtration and flow-control company** trusted by the world’s best technical and performance brands across core markets: Medicine, Computing Power, Clean Energy, Process Industries and Space Exploration. Our products can be found everywhere…including lifesaving medical devices, artificial intelligence, and missions to Mars! The company’s strategic vision is **to deliver technological breakthroughs** in critical growth markets. Established in 1959 and located in Farmington, Connecticut (90 miles from NYC and Boston), the company is a part of the IDEX family and **has more than doubled in size** over the last 5 years. Mott is poised for **significant expansion over the next 5 years.** **_Key Responsibilities:_** 1. Develop coating technology to drive creation of new products, including advanced electrolysis cell components based on Mott’s core porous metal technologies. 2. Operate, maintain and improve apparatus for coating growth and deposition using thermochemical processes. 3. Lead structural and chemical characterization of components and coatings using advanced spectroscopic methods. 4. Interpret ex-situ corrosion and cell test data using structural and chemical insights derived from advanced characterization methods. **_Major Challenges:_** 1. Prioritization and sequencing of fabrication, characterization, and testing of novel materials under aggressive timelines and against challenging technical objectives. 2. Oversight of multiple tasks with varying priorities, goals, protocols, and durations in a fast-paced environment. 3. Organization, management, and synthesis of of test data into actionable, statistically meaningful information. **_Expected Performance Outcomes:_** 1. Ideation and implementation of novel, scalable synthetic strategies for next-generation electrochemical cell components. 2. Integration of novel methodologies with Mott core porous metal component production, leading to new products. 3. Generation and capture of intellectual property from sponsored and internal research. 4. Timely attainment of internal and sponsor-driven technical milestones. 5. Regular interactions with internal and external stakeholders to communicate and resolve technical issues. **_Required Experience_** **_:_** 1. PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or other field relevant to growth and characterization of functional anticorrosion coatings. 2. 2+ years of experience synthesizing and characterizing novel material systems (inclusive of graduate research). **_Technical Knowledge/Skills_** **_:_** 1. Mastery of materials chemistry, surface phenemona, and physical metallurgy concepts and practices. 2. Adherence and continuous improvement of safe laboratory work practices. 3. Experience with hazard analysis, design, setup, use, and improvement of high-temperature materials synthesis apparatus. 4. Broad technical knowledge of structural and chemical materials characterization methods, particularly related to surfaces and coatings. 5. Experience with data processing and analysis (preferably using Python) 6. Basic experience with electronics and electronic components **_Non-Technical Skills:_** 1. Clear, concise English communication of complex technical concepts and data interpretation in specialized and general technical contexts. 2. Attention to detail, particularly in data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation. 3. Persistence when faced with setbacks. 4. Self-directed problem-solving initiative and resourcefulness when confronting unexpected results or equipment issues. About Us IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).