Research Technician
Adden Energy · Waltham, MA
Supports development and scale-up of solid-state battery technology in the lab. Mixes and coats battery materials, assembles cells following strict procedures, and maintains lab equipment. Works weekend off-hours schedule options.
What you'll do
- Develop battery material mixing and coating processes, tooling and inspection methods
- Assemble solid-state batteries following standard procedures
- Operate mass balances, mixer, coater and gloveboxes
- Maintain laboratory environmental standards and equipment
- Manage outside vendors
Requirements
- BS in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience mixing and coating battery materials for cathode, anode and/or solid electrolyte components
- Experience working in a chemical laboratory
- Ability to work safely and in compliance with regulations and quality systems
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment
Nice to have
- Experience with ceramic solid electrolytes
- Experience working with a glovebox
Benefits
- 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 [Weekends off-hours] Research Technician [Weekends off-hours] 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. We are looking for a Research Technician to join our growing technical team and work to scale our technology. This role offers the following schedule options: Monday – Friday, 2 days Saturday – Sunday, 2 days What you get to do: Develop battery material mixing & coating processes including tooling, equipment, and inspection methods for solid-state battery components Perform solid-state battery assembly 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