Quality Control Technician

Solid Power • Thornton, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Solid Power is seeking a day-shift electrolyte Quality Control Technician to join its team of engineers and scientists developing next-generation all-solid-state rechargeable batteries. This role works in a laboratory environment and is primarily responsible for efficient and accurate chemical, physical, and mechanical analysis of solid-state battery electrolytes. The position involves hands-on testing and experimentation in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment.

The technician follows established sample preparation and testing procedures under the guidance of senior technicians and scientists, assists with specialized testing, maintains and calibrates equipment, and works with engineering and production teams to provide timely analytical feedback. The role also contributes to standard operating procedures, technical reports, specifications, critical-to-quality determination, and other technical data. The schedule is 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; occasional weekend work may be needed but is not a regular or mandatory part of the schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED, a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or analytical laboratory environment is desired.
• Hands-on experience with analytical tools, particularly BET, PSA, ICP, GC, XRD, FTIR, TGA, DSC, and Karl Fischer.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work the 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday–Friday schedule.
• Willingness to work weekends as needed to support business and production needs; weekend work is not a regular or mandatory part of the schedule.
• Comfort and competence with the responsible, safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and wearing required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in inorganic chemistry and/or method development.
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends when business needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Follow and document standard sample preparation and testing procedures under the guidance of senior technicians and scientists.
• Assist with specialized sample preparation and testing at Solid Power and in collaboration with contractors and partners.
• Keep test equipment clean and in proper working condition, and support manufacturer maintenance and repair as needed.
• Assist with equipment calibration as needed.
• Work with engineering and production teams to ensure analytical testing procedures provide sufficient and timely feedback.
• Assist in writing standard operating procedures and contribute to technical reports, specification setting, critical-to-quality determination, and other requested technical data.
• Handle hazardous materials and equipment responsibly and safely.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Up to six weeks of paid FMLA leave.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Eligibility to participate in the company's equity plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED