Synthesis Slurry Intern: Battery Materials R&D (Part-Time)

Solid Power, Inc.; Thornton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Power, Inc. seeks a Synthesis Slurry Intern to join our team of engineers and scientists advancing all solid-state rechargeable batteries. The role offers hands-on experience with electrochemical, physical and chemical characterization alongside engineers.

15-20 hours per week during fall semester; must be pursuing Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field. Safety first: proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials required.

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 is required.
• Knowledge of Li-ion battery materials optimization.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Chemistry

Materials Science

Related field

Education

Chemistry

Materials Science

Related field

Tools

XRD

FTIR

DSC/TGA/SDT

EIS

Rheology

Job description

Solid Power, Inc. seeks a Synthesis Slurry Intern to join our team of engineers and scientists advancing all solid-state rechargeable batteries. The role offers hands-on experience with electrochemical, physical and chemical characterization alongside engineers.

15-20 hours per week during fall semester; must be pursuing Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field. Safety first: proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials required.