Electrolyte R&D Intern (Spring/Summer)

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a Electrolyte 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 is currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies focused on materials, chemistry, engineering or related field. 

The Electrolyte R&D team specializes in research and development of solid-state electrolytes, including development of new materials, and improvements and modifications of production materials. This role will work alongside scientists to develop skills in solid-state electrolyte synthesis and characterization.  

 Job Duties:

• Work closely with and under the direction of scientists to execute planned experimentation aimed at modifications and improvements to solid-state electrolytes. 
• Assist scientists in material synthesis, characterization, data acquisition and analysis. 
• Communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team. 
• Perform regular and required housekeeping such as lab and glassware cleaning. 
• Always follow all facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations, ensuring safe handling and proper disposal of hazardous materials and equipment. 

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related degree from an accredited college/university. 
• Experience in an academic or industrial lab environment 
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required.  
• Experience in material characterization techniques is a plus (XRD, EIS, FTIR, DSC/TGA, Raman, SEM/EDS) 
• Experience in synthetic chemistry is a plus. 
• Experience with statistical and relevant software (design of experiments (D.O.E.) a plus).  
• Knowledge of Li-ion battery materials optimization and synthesis is preferred 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.  
• Availability to work 15-20 hours during the Spring and Summer semesters. 

 Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation):

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Some prolonged periods of standing.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary including, but not limited to eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full-face respirator or PAPR.
• Ability to work in gloveboxes and dry rooms.

Hourly Compensation: $20-$22/hour

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,