Process Technician, Electrolyte

Form Energy is seeking a Process Technician for its Somerville, MA location to support aqueous electrolyte production and analysis. Responsibilities include preparing electrochemical solutions, analyzing samples, and maintaining lab equipment while ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in a wet lab environment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. This role is critical as the company scales up battery manufacturing.
Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!



In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.



Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.



Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.



Role DescriptionForm Energy is hiring a skilled Process Technician to join our Development Operations Process team. This team is responsible for our aqueous electrolyte production and analysis workstreams. In this role, you will synthesize, document, and characterize electrochemical solutions in direct collaboration with process engineers and scientists. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!



What you'll do:Use standard operating procedures (SOPs) to routinely prepare aqueous electrochemical solutions

Analyze samples and execute characterization measurements

Support development scientists and engineers by stocking, cleaning and maintaining key consumables and equipment

Make observations on process anomalies and communicate findings to our electrolyte team for collaborative analysis

Continuously improve batch mixing and chemical analysis procedures through identifying problem areas and recommending changes.

Be a champion for safety by adhering to lab safety standards & proactively identifying, escalating, and taking corrective action on hazards.



What you'll bring:2+ years of experience in an R&D or manufacturing wet laboratory environment

Familiarity with chemical hygiene, safety best practices

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Flexible with changes in schedule and ability to self-manage tasks

Solid verbal and electronic communication skills (google, microsoft, LIMS applications, etc) within a group of peers and broader organization and systems.

Ability to lift 50 lb, climb ladders, work on step stools, and be on your feet for extended periods



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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.



When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.



To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.




If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.


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