Research Technician - Weekend Shift
BS-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $125k (20 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Mix and coat solid-state battery materials and assemble cells in a glovebox.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on pilot-scale work with solid-state battery materials at a VC-backed Harvard spin-out.
Might not be for you. Weekend shift (Saturday & Sunday) plus three weekdays — not a standard schedule.
Adjacent materials roleExperience mixing and coating battery materials to fabricate cathode, anode, and/or solid electrolyte components
H-1B filings
Adden Energy filed 5 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Battery Engineer, Senior Battery Scientist, Polymer Scientist. Median filed pay: $95K a year.
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- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Industry
- Energy
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
- Visa
- Sponsors H-1B
Role details
Adden Energy is developing solid-state batteries for automotive and consumer applications and is located in the Boston Area. Our technology is based on leading research from Harvard University, and our team is backed by prominent venture capital investors. As a key member of our team, you will make a substantial impact on the company’s future and set the stage for how we build batteries for years to come as we work to make a positive impact on climate change.
We are looking for a Research Technician to join our growing technical team and work to scale our technology. This role offers two schedule options:
When: 3 days during the week, plus Saturday & Sunday
What you get to do
- Develop battery material mixing & coating processes including tooling, equipment, and inspection methods for solid-state battery components
- Perform solid-state battery assembly according to a strict standard of procedures
- Operate mass balances, mixer, coater, and gloveboxes, and handle other chemicals and laboratory equipment to produce solid-state battery components
- Maintain laboratory environmental standards and essential laboratory equipment
- Coordinate and execute equipment maintenance per manufacturer’s guidelines
- Manage outside vendors
What you bring to this role
- BS degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science, engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience mixing and coating battery materials to fabricate cathode, anode, and/or solid electrolyte components
- A desire to hold your own in a fast-moving environment alongside highly technical peers
- Ability to work safely and in compliance with all regulations and quality systems
- Experience working in a chemical laboratory
- Experience with ceramic solid electrolytes is preferred
- Experience working with a glovebox is preferred
We are happy to offer our team members
- Competitive salary versus leading employers in industry, commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous employee stock options
- Three weeks paid time off
- U.S. Visa Sponsorship possible
We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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