R D Battery Intern Cell
SolidpowerLouisville, Colorado
Internship
Posted January 7, 2026
$20 - $22/hr
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Job Description
A research and development internship focused on developing next-generation all solid-state rechargeable batteries, involving laboratory experiments, cell building, data analysis, and collaboration with scientists and engineers in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Run experiments at the lab bench scale under the guidance of scientists and engineers
- Participate in cell building processes, including weighing powders, making slurries, casting, and assembling cells
- Test cells using potentiostats and battery cyclers
- Analyze experimental data to inform future cell development
- Communicate results and challenges to the team
- Follow laboratory safety protocols during all activities
Requirements
- Enrolled at least at a junior level in a bachelor’s program in a STEM field such as engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
- Ability to work onsite 12 hours per week during the spring semester.
- Experience with battery materials, cell builds, data analysis, and failure modes is a plus.
- Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment is required.
- Knowledge of electrochemistry is preferred and a plus.
- Experience with material characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, EDS, rheology, etc., is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with Python is a plus.
- Ability to work in gloveboxes and dry rooms.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, with or without accommodation.
- Physical ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full-face respirator or PAPR as necessary.
- Ability to follow all facility and laboratory safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to analyze data from cells to make recommendations for future iterations and/or cells.
- Ability to communicate results and roadblocks to the broader team audience.
- Ability to run experiments at the lab bench scale under the direction of scientists and engineers.
- Ability to participate in all components of the cell building process including weighing powders and solvents, making slurries, casting slurries, building cells, and testing cells using potentiostats and battery cyclers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative start-up environment, demonstrating self-motivation and rapid learning.
- Willingness to adhere to all safety and laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Clear results of a thorough background check are required prior to employment.
- Employment is contingent upon continued availability of government authorization due to export control restrictions.
- Employer cannot sponsor applicants for work visas.
Benefits & Perks
Hourly compensation of $20-$22 per hour
Work schedule of 12 hours per week during spring semester
Onsite work environment
Access to laboratory facilities and equipment
Opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, innovative team environment
Potential for professional development in battery technology and electrochemistry
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