LiftOFF Technology Chemical / Battery Technician Somerville, MA · Full time Company website

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LiftOFF Technology is building the future of batteries with a drop-in solution that delivers double the energy density, safer performance, and a secure domestic supply chain.
We are supported by Breakthrough Energy and guided by a consortium of world-class advisors from both academia and industry. Based at Greentown Labs in Somerville, we are on a mission to build prototypes in close collaboration with our customers. We are looking for world-class talent to join us in pushing the frontiers of battery technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and processing of chemicals, including waste disposal
• Work in compliance with safety regulations and contribute to risk assessments for new procedures
• Cell preparation through slurry mixing, electrode coating/casting, drying, calendaring
• Cell assembly and conducting electrochemical experiments and measurements
• Perform dissection of battery cells, analysis, and documentation of cell components
• Data collection, storing, consolidation, and visualization
• Set-up, maintain, and modify equipment in our development headquarters
• Support the engineering team in a variety of tasks

Required Technical Qualifications

• Qualification as a chemical technician or relevant experience
• Hands-on experience in wet labs and working with hazardous chemicals
• Familiar with chemical safety procedures
• Reliable lab documentation (SOPs, logbooks)

Personal Attributes

• Passionate with strong intrinsic motivation and ambition
• Fast learner who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments
• Collaborative team player who takes ownership of their work and actively contributes to shared goals

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working with glove boxes, electrode coating, and pouch cell assembly
• Experience sourcing and maintaining (battery) laboratory equipment
• Experience with characterization techniques such as XRD and SEM
• Experience with data collection, processing, consolidation, and visualization

Benefits

• Being an integral part of a mission-driven start-up with the opportunity to create, shape, and lead at the cutting edge of battery technology
• Competitive salary with equity option
• Medical insurance