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Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a day shift electrolyte Quality Control Technician to join our talented team of engineers and scientists working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of nextgeneration, all solidstate rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fastpaced, collaborative and innovative team environment. The preferred candidate will be a skilled chemical technician, with interest and comfort in conducting hands-on testing and experimentation. This role will work in a laboratory environment, with the primary responsibility being the efficient and accurate chemical, physical and mechanical analysis of solid-state battery electrolytes.

Job Duties:

• Follow and document standard sample preparation testing procedures under the guidance of senior technicians and scientists. 
• Assist in more specialized sample preparation and testing, both at Solid Power and in partnership with Solid Power's contractors and partners. 
• Maintain test equipment in clean and proper working conditions, and support manufacturer maintenance and repair as needed. 
• Assist with equipment calibration as needed. 
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure analytical testing procedures provide sufficient and timely feedback. 
• Assist in writing SOPs, contribute to technical reports, specification setting, CTQ determination, and deliver other requested technical data as required. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Highschool Diploma/GED or Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing or analytical laboratory environment desired. 
• Hands-on experience working with various analytical tools, particularly BET, PSA, ICP, GC, XRD, FTIR, TGA, DSC, Karl Fischer. 
• Experience in inorganic chemistry and/or method development is desirable. 
• Rapid learner who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
• Comfort and competence with the responsible, safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment. 
• Willingness to work weekends as needed to support business and production needs. Weekend work is not a regular or mandatory part of the schedule, but flexibility is appreciated when business needs arise.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing. 
• Ability to wear PPE including occasional respirator protection. 
• Ability to work in dry room environment, gloveboxes, and chemistry lab. 
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• 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

Hourly Range: $26.00 - $33.00/hour 

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, paid holidays, generous PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our equity plan. 

Export Control Requirements: This position could require 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.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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