Electrolyte R&D Scientist I/II - Solid-State Battery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD

401k with company match

8 paid holidays + week between Xmas &

Unlimited PTO

Up to 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 a fast-paced team developing next-generation all solid-state rechargeable batteries. You will execute experiments, synthesize and characterize materials, and communicate results to the team in a collaborative lab environment.

The role requires hands-on lab work, experience in material characterization, and a solid foundation in chemistry or materials engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lab experience

Statistics/DOE

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry/Chemical Eng/Materials Eng

Tools

XRD

EIS

FTIR

DSC/TGA

Raman

SEM/EDS

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Job description

Solid Power is seeking an Electrolyte R&D Scientist I/II to join a fast-paced team developing next-generation all solid-state rechargeable batteries. You will execute experiments, synthesize and characterize materials, and communicate results to the team in a collaborative lab environment.

The role requires hands-on lab work, experience in material characterization, and a solid foundation in chemistry or materials engineering.