The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Utilize characterization tools to gain fundamental understanding of polymer composites Provide direct support to develop polymer processing techniques in novel applications Assist in the development and execution of a product development pipeline for next generation lithium ion batteries including binders, separator, and other relevant battery materials, meeting key milestones and timelines Engage with marketing and sales functions to understand customer needs and translate them into CTQs Develop and advance laboratory testing capabilities, evaluate results, and determine improvements or changes needed to achieve goals Work with