Scientist, Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry
- Location
- Hayward
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $1,30,000 – $1,75,000 / year
About the job
Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth. Our breakthrough technology allows us to convert abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are also creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power, free from the limitations of the grid. We are assembling a highly-experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, multi-disciplinary first principles engineers, battle-tested operators and world-class investors to deliver on Voya's ambitious mission. Join us in fueling our electric future.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop improved molecular electrocatalysts to improve the power, efficiency, and energy density of Voya’s metal-air fuel cells.
- Identify structure-property relationships, determine mechanism of action and failure, and translate into improved catalyst designs.
- Work with external vendors to source novel ligands and complexes for both screening and scale-up. Scope custom syntheses, evaluate feasibility and cost.
- Work with Voya’s product development team to scale and demonstrate your technology from lab to pilot and production-intent systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Track record of design and synthesis of molecular functional materials. E.g. coordination complexes, organic redox-active compounds, molecular catalysts, dyes/chromophores, soluble sensors, or flow-battery active materials.
- Experience with electrochemical systems (e.g. fuel cells, flow batteries, electrolyzers) preferred but not required.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment
- Results-oriented with a strong sense urgency
LOCATION: HAYWARD, CA. FULL-TIME ONSITE.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
- Unlimited PTO
- 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
From Voya Energy's careers page (Ashby), checked 29 Oct 2026.
How to apply
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Posted 1 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job