Research Technician [3rd shift]

Adden Energy, Inc.; Waltham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Adden Energy, Inc. in Waltham, MA is seeking a Research Technician to scale solid-state battery technology. You will develop mixing and coating processes, assemble batteries and operate lab equipment in a fast-paced team. Training will start day shifts, then transition to night shifts, with on-site work.

The role emphasizes safe lab practices, routine maintenance, and collaboration with engineers to advance solid-state battery components and production readiness.

Qualifications

• BS degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science, engineering or related field.
• Experience mixing and coating battery materials to fabricate cathode, anode, and/or solid electrolyte components.
• A desire to hold your own in a fast-moving environment alongside highly technical peers.
• Ability to work safely and in compliance with all regulations and quality systems.
• Experience working in a chemical laboratory.
• Experience with ceramic solid electrolytes is preferred.
• Experience working with a glovebox is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop battery material mixing & coating processes including tooling, equipment, and inspection methods for solid-state battery components
• Perform solid-state battery assembly according to a strict standard of procedures
• Operate mass balances, mixer, coater, and gloveboxes, and handle other chemicals and laboratory equipment to produce solid-state battery components
• Maintain laboratory environmental standards and essential laboratory equipment
• Coordinate and execute equipment maintenance per manufacturer’s guidelines

Skills

Battery materials mixing

Battery materials coating

Laboratory experience

Safety compliance

Ceramic solid electrolytes

Education

BS degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science, engineering or related field

Tools

Glovebox

Job description

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States (On-site)

About the job

Adden Energy is developing solid-state batteries for automotive and consumer applications and is located in the Boston Area. Our technology is based on leading research from Harvard University, and our team is backed by prominent venture capital investors. As a key member of our team, you will make a substantial impact on the company’s future and set the stage for how we build batteries for years to come as we work to make a positive impact on climate change.

We are looking for a Research Technician to join our growing technical team and work to scale our technology. This role offers the following schedule options:

Monday – Friday, 9pm – 5am

*This role will start with 1 month of day shift training before 3 rd shift hours begin.

What you get to do:

• Develop battery material mixing & coating processes including tooling, equipment, and inspection methods for solid-state battery components
• Perform solid-state battery assembly according to a strict standard of procedures
• Operate mass balances, mixer, coater, and gloveboxes, and handle other chemicals and laboratory equipment to produce solid-state battery components
• Maintain laboratory environmental standards and essential laboratory equipment
• Coordinate and execute equipment maintenance per manufacturer’s guidelines

What you bring to this role:

• BS degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science, engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience mixing and coating battery materials to fabricate cathode, anode, and/or solid electrolyte components
• A desire to hold your own in a fast-moving environment alongside highly technical peers
• Ability to work safely and in compliance with all regulations and quality systems
• Experience working in a chemical laboratory
• Experience with ceramic solid electrolytes is preferred
• Experience working with a glovebox is preferred

We are happy to offer our team members:

• Competitive salary versus leading employers in industry, commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous employee stock options
• Three weeks paid time off

Adden Energy is interested in working with every qualified candidate regardless of current U.S. work authorization and would consider sponsoring visas.

We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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