Electrolyte R&D Scientist I/II

Position Overview:

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. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast‐paced, collaborative, and innovative team environment.  

The Electrolyte R&D team specializes in research and development of solid-state electrolytes, including development of new materials, and improvements and modifications of production materials. This role will work alongside senior scientists to develop solid-state electrolytes.   

Job Duties:

• 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 .  

Qualifications/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.   

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

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

Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

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