Research Technician - Weekend Shift

Adden Energy, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

Adden Energy, Inc. in the Boston area is seeking a Research Technician to help scale our solid-state battery technology. You will help develop mixing and coating processes and perform assembly of solid-state components in a hands-on lab setting.

You will operate equipment such as mixers, coaters, gloveboxes, and mass balances, while maintaining safety and quality standards. A BS degree and lab experience are required; opportunities include competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• BS degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience mixing and coating battery materials to fabricate components.
• Experience working in a chemical laboratory.
• Experience with ceramic solid electrolytes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop battery material mixing and coating processes including tooling, equipment, and inspection methods for solid-state battery components.
• Perform solid-state battery assembly according to procedures.
• Operate mass balances, mixer, coater, and gloveboxes and handle other lab equipment to produce components.
• Maintain laboratory environmental standards and essential lab equipment.
• Coordinate and perform equipment maintenance per manufacturer guidelines.

Skills

Battery material mixing

Battery coating processes

Laboratory safety

Regulatory compliance

Lab environment handling

Glovebox handling

Education

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

Tools

Glovebox

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:

When: 3 days during the week, plus Saturday & Sunday

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.