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# Quality Lab Manager at Solid Power

- **Company:** Solid Power
- **Location:** Thornton, CO
- **Posted:** 2026-09-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/solidpower/jobs/6201447004

## Job description

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead a team that supports analytical testing of materials for our solid-state electrolyte and battery cell pilot and pre-pilot lines.  The preferred candidate will have skills to oversee all aspects of quality assurance and control within the laboratory, ensure adherence to regulatory standards, maintain high-quality testing protocols for raw materials, in-process, and final product materials while driving improvements in workflow, automation and method development. This will include scheduling staff, ordering supplies, maintaining health and safety protocols, and training lab assistants. To be successful as a laboratory manager, you must be able to multitask and plan. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, an understanding of quality management systems, and the ability to manage a team effectively.

Job Duties:

- Supervise and lead a team of technicians, chemists and scientists.
- Train laboratory personnel on lab procedures / work instructions and best practices.
- Utilize proven employee management solutions to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Increase laboratory uptime and efficiency through proper scheduling and automation efforts.
- Schedule staff, order supplies, maintain health and safety protocols.
- Manage and maintain the laboratory's quality management system (QMS), including documentation control and record keeping.
- Ensure proper calibration, performance verifications, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and specialized software that affect quality results.
- Manage the disposal of samples/materials.
- Review and approve validation protocols, reports, and test methods.
- Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., ASTM, ISO) and addressing issues and risks.
- Monitor and evaluate quality metrics and performance indicators to lead improvement initiatives.
- Conduct audits and inspections to assess practices, procedures, and documentation to assure quality operations.
- Coordinate with other departments to resolve quality-related issues and implement corrective actions. Facilitate and promote the use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.
- Collaborate with other teams to support new product development and validation.
- Provide statistical information for quality improvement by identifying testing methods and sampling techniques.
- Provide engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of measuring techniques.
- Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, making recommendations and improvements.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 4 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Experience with inorganic materials, ceramics or battery materials strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in quality assurance or quality management systems including ISO9001, ISO 17025
- Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Proven ability to build and maintain constructive working relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Familiar with analytical equipment including BET, EIS, TGA, DSC, XRD, FTIR, Karl Fisher, ICP-OES, GC and particle size analysis.
- Effective data trending, document control, and technical bench skills.
- Structured problem solving and analytical skills including strong technical skills in statistical tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE) or sampling size calculation.
- Mechanical aptitude (i.e., intuitive understanding of mechanical processes).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps is desirable.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to spend prolonged periods standing or walking in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
- Comfortable working in dry room environments for extended periods.
- Ability to perform light lifting and material handling as needed.
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, including but not limited to eye protection, hair net, gloves, lab coats, coveralls, face mask, full-face respirator or PAPR.

Salary Range: $110,00-$145,000/year

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, 8 paid holidays + the week between Christmas and New Years off, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.

Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

#LI-Onsite

#-RM1

## About Solid Power

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Solid Power is a U.S.-based leader in all-solid-state battery technology, developing next-generation sulfide-based solid electrolytes and cell designs for longer-range, lower-cost, and safer electric vehicles.
- **Entity Type**: Public (ticker: SLDP on Nasdaq)
- **Headquarters**: Louisville, Colorado, USA (with additional facilities in Thornton, CO and a local office in Seoul, South Korea)
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Energy storage / electric vehicle battery technology
- **Target customers**: B2B – OEM automakers (BMW, Ford, Hyundai, etc.) and Tier 1 battery manufacturers (SK On, Samsung SDI, etc.)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To envision a future of clean, sustainable, battery-powered mobility. We believe a better battery is required – a new breed of battery that looks, acts, and is built like today’s lithium-ion batteries, but with longer life, increased safety, and lower costs.” (Source: [solidpowerbattery.com/about](https://www.solidpowerbattery.com/about/company-profile/default.aspx))

## Products & Services
- **Sulfide Solid Electrolyte**: Proprietary sulfide-based solid electrolyte designed for high ionic conductivity and compatibility with standard roll-to-roll lithium-ion manufacturing. Sold separately and used in all Solid Power cell types. (Source: [solidpowerbattery.com](https://solidpowerbattery.com/))
- **Silicon EV Cell**: All-solid-state cell with high-content silicon anode and NMC cathode – targeting 390 Wh/kg and 930 Wh/L, 1,000+ cycle life. Designed as a drop-in replacement for current Li-ion production lines. (Source: [solidpowerbattery.com](https://solidpowerbattery.com/))
- **Lithium Metal EV Cell**: All-solid-state cell using a lithium metal anode – targeting 440 Wh/kg with ultra-low cost and high specific energy. (Source: [investor presentation](https://s202.q4cdn.com/841762012/files/doc_presentations/2026/Jun/12/Investor-Presentation-June-2026.pdf))
- **Conversion Reaction Cell**: All-solid-state cell employing a conversion-type cathode for reduced battery pack mass and cost. (Source: [investor presentation](https://s202.q4cdn.com/841762012/files/doc_presentations/2026/Jun/12/Investor-Presentation-June-2026.pdf))
- **Cell Technology Licensing**: Partners (e.g., BMW, SK On) license Solid Power’s cell designs and manufacturing know-how to produce all-solid-state cells at scale. (Source: [solidpowerbattery.com](https://solidpowerbattery.com/))

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Approximately $636 million as of June 11, 2026 (Source: [investor presentation](https://s202.q4cdn.com/841762012/files/doc_presentations/2026/Jun/12/Investor-Presentation-June-2026.pdf))
- **Key Metric**: Total liquidity of $435.3 million as of March 31, 2026 (debt-free balance sheet) (Source: [investor presentation](https://s202.q4cdn.com/841762012/files/doc_presentations/2026/Jun/12/Investor-Presentation-June-2026.pdf))
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai, Samsung SDI, SK On, SK Innovation, Volta Energy Technologies, Umicore, A123 Systems, Sanoh, Solvay. (Sources: [jobs page](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/solidpower) and [investor relations](https://solidpowerbattery.com/))
- **Growth Signals**: ~230 employees; pilot cell production lines in Louisville, CO; 30 MT annual electrolyte capacity (expanding to 75 MT by end of 2026); BMW has licensed cell technology and introduced an i7 test vehicle with Solid Power cells; SK On commissioned a pilot cell line in South Korea; over 25 issued US patents and ~100 pending US patent applications. (Source: [investor presentation](https://s202.q4cdn.com/841762012/files/doc_presentations/2026/Jun/12/Investor-Presentation-June-2026.pdf))

## Competitive Advantages
- **Sulfide-based solid electrolyte** – best balance of ionic conductivity and processability for mass production on existing Li-ion equipment.
- **Capital-light partner model** – supplies electrolytes and licenses cell technology rather than building gigafactories, reducing risk.
- **Integrated electrolyte-and-cell feedback loop** – rapid chemistry improvements and de-risked customer adoption.
- **Strong IP portfolio** (25+ issued US patents, 100+ pending, plus trade secrets).
- **Strategic partnerships** with global automotive and battery leaders (BMW, Ford, SK On, Samsung SDI) providing validation and commercialization pathways.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling electrolyte production** – expanding pilot capacity (30→75 MT/year) and validating continuous manufacturing processes.
- **Commercial readiness by 2027+** – targeting commercial-scale electrolyte production in South Korea via partner-enabled pathways.
- **Deepening ecosystem integration** – cell technology licensed by BMW and SK On; evaluation agreements with Samsung SDI.
- **Capital-light growth** – 2026 cash investment expected at $85M–$100M (down from prior years), preserving strong balance sheet.

## Why Work Here
- **Collaborative culture**: Described as “highly collaborative, based on trust and mutual respect” with “honest and transparent communication.” (Source: [careers page](https://solidpowerbattery.com/careers/))
- **Purpose-driven work**: Employees are “passionate about building a green, sustainable future” through revolutionary battery technology. (Source: [jobs page](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/solidpower))
- **Engineering excellence**: Team of “incredibly talented and creative engineers and scientists” who take pride and ownership in their work. (Source: [careers page](https://solidpowerbattery.com/careers/))
- **Locations**: Offices/labs in Louisville, CO (HQ) and Thornton, CO; also a small office in Seoul, South Korea. Remote/hybrid policy not specified, but roles appear onsite (Production Operator I/II, Scientific SW Engineer, Maintenance Engineering Manager).
- **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but working at a publicly traded, well-funded ($435M liquidity) deep-tech company with major automotive partners offers strong growth opportunities and mission-driven impact.

## Sources
1. [solidpowerbattery.com/careers](https://solidpowerbattery.com/careers/)
2. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/solidpower](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/solidpower)
3. [solidpowerbattery.com/about/company-profile](https://www.solidpowerbattery.com/about/company-profile/default.aspx)
4. [solidpowerbattery.com (homepage/IR)](https://solidpowerbattery.com/)
5. [Investor Presentation June 2026 (PDF)](https://s202.q4cdn.com/841762012/files/doc_presentations/2026/Jun/12/Investor-Presentation-June-2026.pdf)

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