Synthesis Slurry Intern

Socket.dev; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Solid Power is seeking a Synthesis Slurry Intern to join our team of engineers and scientists advancing next‑gen all solid‑state batteries. The ideal candidate is an undergraduate or graduate student in chemistry, materials science, or a related field.

The role involves collaborating with engineers to optimize synthesis routes for sulfide solid-state electrolytes, performing material characterization, data acquisition, and analysis, with 15–20 hours per week during fall semester.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Chemistry, Materials Science, or related degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience in material characterization techniques including rheology, DSC/TGA/SDT, XRD, FTIR, EIS.
• Experience in synthetic and/or analytic chemistry.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers to execute planned experimentation to optimize synthesis routes for sulfide solid-state electrolytes.
• Assist engineers in material characterization, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Perform regular and required housekeeping.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials and equipment properly.
• Communicate experimental results to a broad audience and contribute to brainstorming.

Skills

Material characterization

Chemistry knowledge

Data analysis

Hazardous materials safety

Education

Pursuing Chemistry, Materials Science, or related degree from an accredited college/university

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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.
• Handling 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 degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience in material characterization techniques including rheology, 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 prolonged 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.