Research Technician
Adden Energy · Waltham, MA
Develop and run mixing and coating processes for solid-state battery components during off-hours shifts. Operate laboratory equipment such as mixers, coaters and gloveboxes, maintain lab standards and equipment, and manage outside vendors.
What you'll do
- Develop battery material mixing and coating processes, tooling and inspection methods
- Mix and coat solid-state battery components following strict procedures
- Operate mass balances, mixers, coaters and gloveboxes
- Maintain laboratory environmental standards and equipment
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and manage outside vendors
Requirements
- BS in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience mixing and coating battery materials for cathode, anode and/or solid electrolyte components
- Ability to work safely and in compliance with regulations and quality systems
- Experience working in a chemical laboratory
- Desire to work in a fast-moving environment with highly technical peers
Nice to have
- Experience with ceramic solid electrolytes
- Experience working with a glovebox
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous employee stock options
- Three weeks paid time off
- U.S. visa sponsorship possible
Skills
Outlined skills are listed as required.
Full original description
Research Technician (Off-Hours Shift) Research Technician (Off-Hours Shift) About Adden Energy Adden Energy is developing solid-state batteries for automotive and consumer applications and is located in the Boston Area. Our technology is based on leading research from Harvard University and our team is backed by prominent venture capital investors. As a key member of our team, you will make a substantial impact on the company’s future and set the stage for how we build batteries for years to come as we work to make a positive impact on climate change. What you get to do: Develop battery material mixing & coating processes including tooling, equipment, and inspection methods for solid-state battery components Perform mixing & coating of solid-state battery components according to a strict standard of procedures Operate mass balances, mixer, coater, and gloveboxes, and handle other chemicals and laboratory equipment to produce solid-state battery components Maintain laboratory environmental standards and essential laboratory equipment Coordinate and execute equipment maintenance per manufacturer’s guidelines Manage outside vendors What you bring to this role: BS degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science, engineering or related field or equivalent experience. Experience mixing and coating battery materials to fabricate cathode, anode, and/or solid electrolyte components A desire to hold your own in a fast-moving environment alongside highly technical peers Ability to work safely and in compliance with all regulations and quality systems Experience working in a chemical laboratory Experience with ceramic solid electrolytes is preferred Experience working with a glovebox is preferred We are happy to offer our team members: Competitive salary versus leading employers in industry, commensurate with experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance Generous employee stock options Three weeks paid time off U.S. Visa Sponsorship possible Adden Energy is interested in working with every qualified candidate regardless of current U.S. work authorization, and would consider sponsoring visas. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Expressions of interest and accompanying resumes should be sent to Jobs@AddenEnergy.com or apply on LinkedIn. Apply now Research & Development Waltham, MA Share on: Apply now Terms of service Privacy Cookies Powered by Rippling