R&D Intern (Catholyte)

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a R&D Intern to join our talented team of engineers and scientists working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next generation, all solid‐state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast‐paced, collaborative and innovative team environment. The preferred candidate will be tasked with assisting R&D personnel on characterization of cathode materials and lab scale cell builds.

Job Duties:

• Conduct materials characterization and perform cell building activities under the guidance of scientists.
• Perform basic materials characterization including XRD, TGA/DSC, FTIR, PSA, and others.
• Safe operation of various lab equipment including furnaces, glove boxes, and battery testers.
• Conform to all safety precautions and protocols.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of all conducted experimentation.
• Clean and organize common equipment and lab areas.
• Document and follow standard operating procedures.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, material science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Ability to work in dry room environment, gloveboxes, and chemistry lab.
• The candidate must be able to commit to 10-15 hours per week during the Spring semester and ideally >15 hours per week during the Summer.
• Experience with characterization techniques such as XRD, TGA/DSC, FTIR, PSA is a plus.
• Excellent work ethic and ability to quickly demonstrate independence on routine measurements and procedures.
• Hands-on experience working with gloveboxes, in dry rooms, or in wet chemical labs is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving research and development needs.
• Highly detail-oriented mindset with an eye toward practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

Hourly Compensation: $20-$22/hour

Schedule: 10-15 hours per week during spring semester and ideally >15 hours per week during the summer. 

Application Deadline: This role will be posted until a suitable candidate has been identified. 

Export Control Requirements: 

This position requires access to technology, software, and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize the release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.  

Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. 

The employer is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

No soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!