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Solid Power
486 S. Pierce Ave, Suite E, Louisville, CO 80027
Source: Solid Power careers · View original posting
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Solid Power is developing next-generation solid-state electrolytes to enable safer, higher-performing energy storage solutions.
We are seeking a
Sr.
Scientist I
to lead catholyte development within the R&D group.
This individual will provide technical leadership to grow our fundamental understanding of electrolyte properties that enable stable performance within cathode composites for solid-state batteries.
The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in electrochemical systems, interfacial science, and materials characterization with a demonstrated ability to guide research strategy, mentor scientists and engineers, and translate fundamental understanding into commercially relevant performance improvements.
This individual will serve as the primary technical owner for catholyte development activities, helping define development priorities, establish test methods, and accelerate the maturation of Solid Power's electrolyte technology platform.
Serve as the technical lead for catholyte product development within R&D.
Develop mechanistic understanding of transport phenomena, interfacial stability, microstructure, and mechanical limitations of electrolytes in composites with cathode active materials.
Leverage electrochemistry, microscopy, and complementary materials characterization techniques to establish structure-property-performance relationships.
Develop and validate new characterization methods and analytical tools.
Analyze complex datasets and generate actionable technical recommendations.
Manage a small team of 1-3 other scientists including establishing goals, holding regular 1:1 meetings, and writing performance reviews.
Serve as an effective mentor who promotes the professional development of team members with thoughtful feedback, training, and opportunities for scientific visibility and growth.
Work cross-functionally with modeling, engineering, and manufacturing teams to meet scale-up objectives.
Effectively communicate findings to technical teams, leadership, customers, and external collaborators.
Partner with program management to define technical milestones, track progress toward strategic objectives, and support customer-facing development efforts.
Stay current with industry trends to evaluate emerging materials, technologies, and competitive developments.
Develop and protect intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications.
Champion safe laboratory practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Compensation
$105,000 - $145,000/year
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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