Job Description
This internship involves researching and developing advanced electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion batteries, focusing on improving performance, stability, and safety, particularly for batteries with silicon anodes. The role combines experimental design, data analysis, and technical reporting within a collaborative R&D environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop novel electrolyte solutions for lithium-ion batteries
- Conduct cell characterization using techniques like cycling, EIS, and potentiostatic analysis
- Optimize battery performance, focusing on cycle life and long-term stability
- Develop electrolyte formulations with improved thermal stability and safety
- Maintain detailed documentation and analyze experimental data
- Present research findings through technical reports and presentations
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated theoretical and practical understanding of Li-ion battery components and degradation mechanisms
- Research experience in non-aqueous electrolyte formulations, solvation chemistry, or interfacial phenomena such as SEI and CEI is highly preferred
- Proficiency in interpreting complex electrochemical data, specifically from Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV)
- Experience utilizing chromatography techniques such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Ion Chromatography, or spectroscopy techniques such as NMR, FTIR, Raman for electrolyte analysis
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes experiments simultaneously
- Ability to pivot efficiently between benchtop mixing and digital data analysis while maintaining a strict focus on safety protocols and data quality
- Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment including a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
- Ability to move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
- Ability to move long distances such as from building to building and be stationary for extended periods of time
- Ability to reach low shelves or items on the floor
- Ability to enter spaces narrower than 3 feet
- Ability to climb stairs or over containment walls
- Ability to perform precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a laptop, copier, or printer in a fixed location
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $25/hr to $39/hr, depending on education, experience, and skills
Work schedule: May be eligible for overtime
Work environment perks: Use of personal protective equipment including lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, steel toe safety shoes; ability to move items up to 50 lbs with assistance; ability to move long distances and operate a computer and office equipment
Additional benefits: Part of Sila's competitive Total Rewards package which can include benefits, perks, and equity
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