Cell Technician

Praxis, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Professional development stipend

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pronoia Energy in Torrance, CA seeks a hands-on Lab Technician to build and assemble experimental cells in controlled environments, handle electrode materials and electrolytes, and perform charge/discharge testing. You will capture data and maintain rigorous records.

You will work with cell and materials teams in a fast-paced startup, thrive on iteration, and uphold safety protocols around energetic materials. Onsite role with relocation support if needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrochemistry, battery, or materials lab experience or closely adjacent precise lab craft.
• Comfort and fluency working in glovebox, dry-room, or other controlled environments.
• Meticulous data discipline and genuine care for repetitive, precise work.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble experimental cells in controlled environments such as a dry room or glovebox.
• Prepare and handle electrode materials and electrolytes safely and precisely.
• Run charge and discharge testing and capture clean, careful data.
• Maintain rigorous records and follow safety protocols around energetic materials.
• Support the cell and materials teams in iterating quickly on cell designs.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Lab equipment handling

Data logging

Safety protocols

Glovebox operation

Attention to detail

Education

Chemistry/Materials degree or certificate

Tools

Electrochemical testing equipment

Glovebox/dry-room equipment

Job description

Company Overview:

Pronoia Energy is a pioneering deep tech startup at the forefront of quantum energy storage innovation. As a lean, mission-driven team, we thrive on rapid prototyping, cross-disciplinary collaboration and solving complex engineering challenges to turn quantum physics into practical, scalable products. Our current focus is on developing our groundbreaking room-temperature macroscopic quantum energy storage technology that promises orders of magnitude greater energy density, faster charging, and higher power delivery as well as being cheaper and safer compared to existing battery technology. This represents a paradigm shift in energy storage with applications spanning consumer electronics, electric vehicles, renewable grids, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and assemble experimental cells in controlled environments such as a dry room or glovebox.
• Prepare and handle electrode materials and electrolytes safely and precisely.
• Run charge and discharge testing and capture clean, careful data.
• Maintain rigorous records and follow safety protocols around energetic materials.
• Support the cell and materials teams in iterating quickly on cell designs.

This role is onsite in Torrance, California.

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on electrochemistry, battery, or materials lab experience, or closely adjacent precise lab craft.
• Comfort and fluency working in glovebox, dry-room, or other controlled environments.
• Meticulous data discipline and genuine care for repetitive, precise work.
• Reliability, safety-consciousness, and a genuine enjoyment of building and measuring physical things.
• Comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration in a startup setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct battery, electrochemistry, or materials-processing experience.
• A background from a chemistry, materials, or pharmaceutical lab with precise-measurement experience.
• A relevant degree or technical certificate, for these roles we hire for hands and attitude as much as for credentials.

What We Offer:

• Chance to solve one of the world's biggest engineering challenges and pioneer quantum energy storage.
• Competitive salary, equity in a transformative startup, and performance-based incentives.
• Access to cutting-edge labs, tools, and resources in a flexible, collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits: health insurance, unlimited PTO, professional development stipend, and relocation assistance if needed.
• A culture of innovation where your work will accelerate our path to market impact.

If you're excited to tackle this real-world quantum problem and build the energy systems of the future, apply with your resume and cover letter detailing relevant projects.