Synthesis Slurry Intern

Solid Power; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Power is seeking a Synthesis Slurry Intern to join our team of engineers and scientists in Thornton, Colorado. The role offers hands-on exposure to electrochemical and physical characterization techniques and supports development of solid-state battery electrolytes.

You will work under engineers to optimize synthesis routes, assist in material characterization and data analysis, and communicate findings.

Qualifications

• Experience with material characterization techniques including rheology, XRD, FTIR and EIS.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned experiments to optimize synthesis routes for sulfide solid-state electrolytes.
• Assist Engineers with material characterization, data acquisition and analysis.
• Perform regular housekeeping and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Communicate experimental results and participate in planning experiments.

Skills

Material characterization

Rheology

DSC/TGA/SDT

XRD

FTIR

EIS

Analytical chemistry

Education

Chemistry/Materls Science degree

Job description

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a Synthesis Slurry Intern to join our talented team of engineers and scientists working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next generation, all solid‐state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast‐paced, collaborative, and innovative team environment. The preferred candidate is currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies focused on materials, chemistry, engineering or related field.

The Slurry Center of Excellence team supports the production, research/development and characterization of new solid state battery electrolytes. This role will gain hands on experience performing several characterization techniques (electrochemical, physical and chemical). This role will work alongside our engineers and contribute to essential and highly visible projects within Solid Power

Job Duties:

• Work closely with and under the direction of Engineers to execute planned experimentation aimed at optimizing current synthetic and process routes for sulfide solid state electrolytes .
• Assist Engineers in material characterization, data acquisition, and analysis .
• Perform regular and required housekeeping .
• Handl ing and proper disposal of hazardous materials and equipment .
• Communicate experimental results to a broad audience and participate in experimental brainstorming and planning.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Pursuing Chemistry , Materials Science, or related d egree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience in material characterization techniques including rheolog y , DSC/TGA /SDT , XRD, FTIR , EIS .
• Experience in synthetic and/or analytic chemistry.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required .
• Knowledge of Li-ion battery materials optimization .
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Some p rolonged periods of sitting at a desk .
• Some prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to lift 50 lbs daily.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary including, but not limited to eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full‑face respirator or PAPR.

Hourly Compensation:

$25/hour

Schedule:

15-20 hours per week during fall semester

Application Deadline:

This role will be posted until a suitable candidate has been identified

Export Control Requirements:

This position requires access to technology, software, and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize the release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.

Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

The employer is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

No soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

As set forth in Solid Power’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.