Electrolyte R&D Scientist I/II

Solid Power; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance

401k with company match

8 paid holidays + Christmas week off

Unlimited PTO

Six weeks paid FMLA leave

Cell phone reimbursement

Bonus and equity plans eligibility

Job summary

Solid Power is seeking an Electrolyte R&D Scientist I/II to join our team and help develop next-generation all solid-state batteries. You will work with senior scientists to plan experiments, synthesize materials, and analyze data in a fast-paced lab.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Engineering and laboratory experience; familiarity with solid-state electrolytes and material characterization (XRD, FTIR, Raman) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field from an accredited college/university.
• Experience in an academic or industrial lab environment.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned experimentation to modify and improve solid-state electrolytes.
• Perform material synthesis, characterization, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team.
• Maintain lab and glassware cleanliness and safety.
• Follow lab safety rules, proper disposal of hazardous materials and equipment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Design of Experiments

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Engineering

Tools

XRD

EIS

FTIR

Raman

DSC/TGA

SEM/EDS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview:

Solid Power seeks a Electrolyte R&D Scientist I/II 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 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 senior scientists to develop solid-state electrolytes.

Job Duties:

• Work closely with and under the direction of senior scientists to execute planned experimentation aimed at modifications and improvements to solid-state electrolytes.
• Performs 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:

• Bachelors in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Ability to work in gloveboxes and dry rooms.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $120,000/year

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, 8 paid holidays + the week between Christmas and New Years off, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.

Export Control Requirements: This position could require 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 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.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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

As set forth in Solid Power’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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