Chemical / Battery Technician
LiftOFF Technology
Other Engineering
Somerville, MA, USA
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
LiftOFF Technology Chemical / Battery Technician Somerville, MA · Full time Company website
We are seeking an impact-driven, self-motivated Lab Technician to serve as the backbone of our prototype development. Working in close collaboration with our engineering team, you will prepare cells, from material processing over electrode coating to cell assembly.
About LiftOFF Technology
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.
Description
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