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Analytical Chemist

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Hutto
Mar 17, 2026
What to Expect Solving advanced material production, critical minerals, and battery recycling andis one of the greatest engineering challenges of our time.We are looking for anawesome professionalsto help usunlock sustainable abundance through and terawatt-level growth. Our qualityteamat Tesla is seeking an Analytical Chemist with a strong background inanalytical chemistry,material testing, methodsdevelopment, and problem-solving methodologies. This candidate will be a core member of an interdisciplinary materials and process development team that is focused on developing innovative technologies to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The candidate will be working in the analytical lab and leading the commissioning, operation, maintenance of analytical instruments, developing new testingmethodsand validation protocols. What You'll Do Oversee a quality lab responsible for supporting materials engineering and method development Ensure hundreds of recycling, battery materials,and lithium refinery samples areaccuratelyanalyzed andpublished weekly Develop state-of-the art methods to characterize advanced materialsand intermediates Procure,installandoperatestate-of-the-artanalytical tools Oversee key techniques like particle size analysis, moisture content, tap and bulk density, XRF, XRD, FTIUR, TGA, viscometry, pH, ICP, AAS, combustion analysis, LOI, specific surface area (BET), SEM Ensure analytical samples (hundreds/week) are performedandthat CoA's are issuedintimelyfashion Research, develop andvalidatenew analytical methods for a variety of applications and instrumental techniques Develop and implement new standard operating procedures and provide training to team members Characterize new materials and developspecification.Interpret test data and generate test reports Support ICQ/OCQ and CRM requirementsfor lithium refining, batteryrecyclingand new materials programs What You'll Bring Quantifiableanalytical labexperiencewith tangible results Degree in Materials Science or a related fieldwith aminimum of7years industrial experienceorequivalent experience Excellent communication and datawriteupskills Proof of lab management experience including (number of employees, number of samples, number ofinstrumentsetc.) Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program