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 at our Thornton Colorado location.

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. Junior/Senior-level preferred.
• Ability to work in dry room environment, gloveboxes, and chemistry lab.
• The candidate must be able to commit to 10-15 hours onsite, per week during the Fall semester and ideally up to 30 hours per week during the Summer. This is an onsite role.
• 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.

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