Quality Control Technician

Solid Power • Thornton, CO

2d • $26 - $33 • 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. The role is based in a laboratory environment and focuses on efficient, accurate chemical, physical, and mechanical analysis of solid-state battery electrolytes. The preferred candidate is a skilled chemical technician who is comfortable with hands-on testing and experimentation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED, a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical tools, particularly BET, PSA, ICP, GC, XRD, FTIR, TGA, DSC, and Karl Fischer.
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort and competence with the responsible, safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment.
• Availability to work 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Ability to wear PPE, including occasional respirator protection, and work in a dry room, gloveboxes, and a chemistry lab.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or analytical laboratory environment.
• Experience in inorganic chemistry and/or method development.
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed to support business and production needs; weekend work is not a regular or mandatory part of the schedule.

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 partnership with contractors and partners.
• Maintain test equipment in clean and 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 with writing SOPs and contribute to technical reports, specification setting, CTQ determination, and other requested technical data.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous PTO.
• Up to six weeks of paid FMLA leave.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Eligibility to participate in the company equity plan.

What This Job Offers

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