Internship Program

EnergyX • Austin, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

EnergyX is seeking summer interns (scholars & scientists) to support our expanding team in Austin, Texas. EnergyX is an innovative renewable energy start-up developing cutting-edge direct lithium extraction and battery technologies. We are developing key tech to optimize the lithium and battery materials supply chain. In this role, depending on your major or indicated area of desired focus, you will contribute to a variety of initiatives that may include business development, growth strategy, research & development, lab work, and any other task related to EnergyX’s lithium extraction and next-gen battery businesses.

Requirements

• Prior lab internship or working experience outside of the University.
• On track toward a chemical, material science, environmental science, marketing, business, finance, or other bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Experience and knowledge of the direct lithium extraction space and technologies a plus but not required.
• Interest in working in a fast paced environment.
• Hard-working mentality and willingness to support management on a variety of jobs and initiatives throughout the week.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain a flexible schedule, and execute on assigned tasks.
• Ability to ask for help when needed.
• Team player and positive individual.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and knowledge of the direct lithium extraction space and technologies

Responsibilities

• Support in day-to-day activities associated with operations, scientific research, and technology development.
• Assist in the scale-up and development of extraction and battery technologies in the lab and EnergyX piloting warehouse.
• Assist the science team with sample preparation and analysis, membrane testing and manufacturing, electrodialysis assembly and testing, lab growth and functionality, and other key tasks associated with daily operations.
• Conduct research in support of business development and competitor analysis.
• Support in the continual management of EnergyX back-end functions and systems.
• Assist EnergyX team members in effectively delivering projects.
• Stay knowledgeable and up to date with current news and developments in the lithium and renewable energy space.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support any initiative no matter how menial.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree