Electrolyte R&D Scientist I/II

Solidpower

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Full Time

Posted September 2, 2026

$70k - $120k

Energy Storage

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Job Description

Solid Power is seeking a Electrolyte R&D Scientist I/II 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.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with and under the direction of senior s cientists to execute planned experimentation aimed at modifications and improvements to solid-state electrolytes.
Performs 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, e nsur ing safe h andl ing and proper disposal of hazardous materials and equipment .

Requirements

Bachelors in Chemistry , Chemical Engineering , Materials Engineering , or related d egree 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.
Experience with statistical and relevant software ( design of experiments (D.O.E.) a plus ).
Knowledge of Li-ion battery materials optimization and synthesis is preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
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
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk .
Prolonged periods of standing
Ability to work in gloveboxes and dry rooms
Salary Range: $70,000 - $120,000/year
Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, 8 paid holidays + the week between Christmas and New Years off, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.
Export Control Requirements: This position could r equire 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 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.
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.
Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!
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