R D Intern Catholyte
SolidpowerThornton, Colorado
Internship
Posted November 13, 2025
$20 - $22/hr
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Job Description
A research and development internship focused on materials characterization and lab-scale cell building for next-generation solid-state batteries, involving hands-on laboratory work and data documentation in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist R&D personnel with characterization of cathode materials and lab-scale cell builds
- Perform materials characterization using techniques such as XRD, TGA, DSC, FTIR, PSA
- Operate lab equipment including furnaces, glove boxes, and battery testers safely
- Maintain accurate records of experiments conducted
- Clean and organize lab equipment and work areas
- Follow standard operating procedures and safety protocols
Requirements
- Working towards a bachelor's degree in chemistry, material science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline, with junior or senior level preferred.
- Ability to work in a dry room environment, gloveboxes, and chemistry lab.
- Ability to commit to 10-15 hours per week during the Spring semester and ideally 15 hours per week during the Summer.
- Experience with characterization techniques such as XRD, TGA DSC, FTIR, PSA is a plus.
- Hands-on experience working with gloveboxes, in dry rooms, or in wet chemical labs is a plus.
- Ability to quickly demonstrate independence on routine measurements and procedures.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving research and development needs.
- Highly detail-oriented mindset with an eye toward practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation: $20-$22 per hour
Work schedule: 10-15 hours per week during spring semester, ideally 15 hours per week during summer
Work environment perks: On-site role, experience working in dry rooms, gloveboxes, and chemistry labs
Additional benefits: Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative team environment, gain hands-on experience with characterization techniques and lab equipment, thorough safety protocols, organizational and communication skill development
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