Electrolyte R&D Intern; Spring​/Summer

Position Overview

Solid Power is seeking a Electrolyte R&D 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 Electrolyte R&D team specializes in research and development of solid‑state electrolytes, including development of new materials, and improvements and modifications of production materials. This role will work alongside scientists to develop skills in solid‑state electrolyte synthesis and characterization.

• Work closely with and under the direction of scientists to execute planned experimentation aimed at modifications and improvements to solid‑state electrolytes.
• Assist scientists in material synthesis, characterization, data acquisition and analysis.
• Communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team.
• Perform regular and required housekeeping such as lab and glassware cleaning.
• Always follow all facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations, ensuring safe handling and proper disposal of hazardous materials and equipment.

• Currently pursuing a Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience in an academic or industrial lab environment.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required.
• Experience in material characterization techniques is a plus (XRD, EIS, FTIR, DSC/TGA, Raman, SEM/EDS).
• Experience in synthetic chemistry is a plus.
• Experience with statistical and relevant software (design of experiments (DOE) a plus).
• Knowledge of Li‑ion battery materials optimization and synthesis is preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Availability to work 15‑20 hours during the Spring and Summer semesters.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Some prolonged periods of standing.
• 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.
• Ability to work in glove boxes and dry rooms.

$20–$22/hour

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.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

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.