Position Overview:

Solid Power, Inc. is seeking a ​quality 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 will be a currently enrolled undergraduate student with ​1-2 years of university-level in chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline. ​The Quality Intern will work in a laboratory environment, with their primary responsibility being the efficient and accurate chemical, physical and mechanical analysis of solid-state battery materials and components.  

Job Duties:

• Conduct QC analytical measurements of incoming raw materials, including measurement of physical and chemical properties of battery components and solid-state electrolyte precursors.
• Assist in statistical process control, gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies, and control charting of quality metrics.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure analytical testing procedures provide sufficient and timely feedback.
• Support development of QC methods for raw, in-process, and final materials.
• Other analytical and quality tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• More than 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in an analytical laboratory is desirable. Hands-on experience working with various analytical tools for solid and liquid chemical analysis and physical testing within a manufacturing laboratory environment preferred.
• Comfort with safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment, including ionizing radiation in the form of X-rays, is required.
• Familiarity with any of the following is highly desirable: Particle size analysis, thermal analysis (DSC/TGA), GC/MS, XRD, microscopy.
• Available to work approximately 40 hours a week during the summer of 2024.
• The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student, preferably one with 1-2 years of progress towards a degree in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• May need to lift up to 50 pounds.

Hourly Compensation: $22/hour

Application Deadline: 03/31/2024

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

No soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

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