Anthro Energy is looking for a motivated Electrolyte R&D Intern to join our team for a 6-month full time internship starting in January 2027.
In this role, you’ll work alongside our scientists and engineers to develop and evaluate Anthro Proteus electrolytes, our next-generation electrolyte platform for advanced batteries. You’ll get hands-on experience across the full development cycle, from formulating and characterizing new electrolytes to testing them in battery cells and turning the results into insights that guide our work. This is a great opportunity for a curious, detail-oriented student who wants to build real-world experience in battery materials and electrochemistry.
Responsibilities:
- Electrolyte formulation: assist in the design and preparation of Anthro Proteus electrolyte
- formulations
- Testing & analysis: perform electrolyte characterizations, including ionic conductivity, viscosity,
- moisture, and HF content. Evaluate mechanical properties of Anthro Proteus electrolytes.
- Conduct electrochemical evaluation of electrolytes in battery cells.
- Data collection & reporting: collect and analyze the experimental data to identify trends and
- insights. Prepare detailed reports and present findings to the team.
- Follow all laboratory safety protocols and ensure proper handling of chemicals and equipment
- according to SOPs.
Internship Duration: 6-9 months starting January 2027.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering,
- Chemical Engineering or a related field
- Hands-on experience in a lab setting, including chemical handling and preparation
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, proficient in python and data analysis
- Nice to have:
- Previous experience in battery related fields and familiar with some characterization
- techniques (e.g., EIS, CV, coin cell preparation)
- Understanding of electrochemistry, polymer chemistry, stress-strain behavior, and battery
- fundamentals
- Experience with glovebox operations and handling moisture sensitive materials
Benefits
- Engaging, real-life work experience
- Part of an innovative, cutting-edge team and technology
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
- Hourly rate of $34.38