Internship Program

EnergyX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergyX in Austin, TX is seeking summer interns (scholars & scientists) to support our expanding team. You will contribute to a variety of initiatives across business development, growth strategy, R&D, lab work, and other tasks related to EnergyX’s lithium extraction and next-gen battery businesses.

This internship offers hands-on opportunities in a fast-paced startup environment, emphasizing collaboration, safety, and learning across teams.

Qualifications

• Prior lab internship or working experience outside of the University.
• On track toward a chemical, materials science, environmental science, marketing, business, finance, or other bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Interest in working in a fast paced environment.
• Hard‑working mentality and willingness to support management on a variety of jobs and initiatives throughout the week.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, maintain a flexible schedule, and execute on assigned tasks.
• Team player and positive individual.

Responsibilities

• Support in day-to-day activities associated with operations, scientific research, and technology development.
• Assist in the scale‑up and development of extraction and battery technologies in the lab and EnergyX piloting warehouse.
• Assist the science team with sample preparation and analysis, membrane testing and manufacturing, electrodialysis assembly and testing, lab growth and functionality, and other key tasks associated with daily operations.
• Conduct research in support of business development and competitor analysis.
• Support in the continual management of EnergyX back‑end functions and systems.
• Assist EnergyX team members in effectively delivering projects.
• Stay knowledgeable and up to date with current news and developments in the lithium and renewable energy space.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support any initiative no matter how menial.

Skills

Lab internship

Communication skills

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, materials science, environmental science, marketing, business, finance, or related field

Job description

EnergyX is seeking summer interns (scholars & scientists) to support our expanding team in Austin, Texas. EnergyX is an innovative renewable energy start-up developing cutting‑edge direct lithium extraction and battery technologies. We are developing key tech to optimize the lithium and battery materials supply chain.

In this role, depending on your major or indicated area of desired focus, you will contribute to a variety of initiatives that may include business development, growth strategy, research & development, lab work, and any other task related to EnergyX’s lithium extraction and next‑gen battery businesses.

Responsibilities (based on the Applicant’s major)

• Support in day-to-day activities associated with operations, scientific research, and technology development.
• Assist in the scale‑up and development of extraction and battery technologies in the lab and EnergyX piloting warehouse.
• Assist the science team with sample preparation and analysis, membrane testing and manufacturing, electrodialysis assembly and testing, lab growth and functionality, and other key tasks associated with daily operations.
• Conduct research in support of business development and competitor analysis.
• Support in the continual management of EnergyX back‑end functions and systems.
• Assist EnergyX team members in effectively delivering projects.
• Stay knowledgeable and up to date with current news and developments in the lithium and renewable energy space.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support any initiative no matter how menial.

Requirements

• Prior lab internship or working experience outside of the University.
• On track toward a chemical, material science, environmental science, marketing, business, finance, or other bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Experience and knowledge of the direct lithium extraction space and technologies a plus but not required.
• Interest in working in a fast paced environment.
• Hard‑working mentality and willingness to support management on a variety of jobs and initiatives throughout the week.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, maintain a flexible schedule, and execute on assigned tasks.
• Ability to ask for help when needed.
• Team player and positive individual.

Who We Are

• EnergyX began as an idea that the lithium mining industry and surrounding supply chain were due for a shakeup. With demand for lithium set to explode and outdated extraction technology and operations in place, this provided us with an opportunity to disrupt the market by making it more efficient and sustainable.
• With our innovative technology we have found solutions to rectify supply chain issues while unlocking the shift the mining sector needed to be a part of a transition towards a clean energy future.

Our Values

Innovative

Curiosity is at the core of all of our endeavors. Forging the path with revolutionary technologies and research, EnergyX develops unique energy solutions for a sustainable future.

Creative

Fueled by passion, we develop groundbreaking strategies to create cleaner methods of energy production and storage. Disrupting antiquated infrastructures with new research, technologies, and systems.

Sustainable

Leading the global shift towards renewable energy resources, we develop economical and efficient products and protocols aimed at reducing the environmental impact of our actions, as well as mitigating climate change.

What success looks like at EnergyX?

• We're looking for self-starters who take ownership, embrace challenges, and want to help shape the future of energy.
• The people who do best at EnergyX share a few common traits. They are:
  • Driven by our mission: They want to help build the future of energy.
  • Accountable: They own their results and follow through.
  • Curious and adaptable: They learn quickly and are comfortable with change.
  • Collaborative: They work across teams and share knowledge openly.
  • Committed to safety and quality: They hold themselves to high standards and look out for their teammates.