Research Technician - Off Hours

Adden Energy; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous employee stock options

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

Adden Energy in the Boston Area is seeking a Research Technician to help scale our solid-state battery technology for automotive and consumer applications. You will work on material mixing, coating, assembly, and lab operations to deliver high-quality components.

You will operate equipment like mixers and gloveboxes, maintain lab standards, and coordinate maintenance while collaborating with a highly technical team in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop battery material mixing and coating processes including tooling and inspection methods.
• Perform solid-state battery assembly according to SOPs.
• Operate lab equipment such as mixers, coater, mass balances, and gloveboxes.
• Maintain laboratory environmental standards and essential equipment.
• Coordinate and execute equipment maintenance per manufacturer guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Glovebox operation

Safety compliance

Materials mixing

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or related field

Tools

Glovebox

Mixer

Coater

Mass balances

Job description

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 two schedule options:

Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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

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.