Electrolyte R&D Scientist I/II (Sulfide Solid-State Electrolytes) at Solid Power, Louisville, Colorado

Job Description

Solid Power, which develops all-solid-state rechargeable batteries, is hiring an electrolyte R&D scientist I/II in Louisville, Colorado. The Electrolyte R&D team researches new solid-state electrolytes and improves production materials. The scientist works under senior scientists to run synthesis, characterisation and data analysis, and works in gloveboxes and dry rooms. A bachelor’s degree is the minimum.

At a glance

• Role: Electrolyte R&D Scientist I/II
• Location: Louisville, Colorado, USA (on site)
• Posted: 2 September 2026
• Pay: $70,000 to $120,000
• Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)

About the electrolyte scientist role

• Run planned experiments to modify and improve solid-state electrolytes
• Perform material synthesis, characterisation, data collection and analysis
• Communicate results and roadblocks to the team
• Keep the lab clean and follow safety rules for hazardous materials

Working conditions

The posting lists personal protective equipment as needed, including respirators or PAPRs, long periods of sitting and standing, and work in gloveboxes and dry rooms. It is posted for at least seven days and stays open until filled.

Work authorisation

The posting says the role may need access to export-controlled technology, and employment depends on any required government authorisation. It will stay open until filled.

What Solid Power is looking for

• A bachelor’s in chemistry, chemical or materials engineering or a related field
• Academic or industrial lab experience
• Safe handling of hazardous materials
• Synthetic chemistry experience

Nice to have

• Characterisation: XRD, EIS, FTIR, DSC/TGA, Raman, SEM/EDS
• Statistics software and design of experiments
• Li-ion battery materials synthesis

Pay and location

Solid Power lists a salary range of $70,000 to $120,000 a year, with bonus and equity eligibility, unlimited PTO and benefits. The role is on site in Louisville.

How to apply

Apply through the official Solid Power job posting. Solid Power’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 13 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.

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