Electrolyte TechnicianResearch & Development * Berkeley, CA * Full time * On-site

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 Description The Product Echem Performance team at Form Energy is looking for an Electrolyte Technician with hands-on experience in a wet chemistry lab setting to join our team in Berkeley, CA. This role reports into our Product Echem Modeling and Chemical Engineering Manager. As part of the team, you will work closely with scientists and engineers to process electrolyte samples, execute experiments, and ensure our analytical labs operate flawlessly, in close collaboration with our electrolyte and cell engineering teams. 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: Collect, process, and run precise analytical characterizations on electrolyte samples. Perform hands-on maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of wet lab analytical equipment, promptly identifying and escalating anomalous results or equipment issues to engineers and scientists. Draft, review, and finalize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) centered on electrolyte process development and safe material handling. Work hands-on with the engineering team to design and execute experiments (e.g., batch mixing, solubility testing, basic formulation adjustments). Maintain clear, comprehensive, and accurate logs of test data, sample metadata, batch records, and experimental findings to ensure seamless knowledge sharing across the development team. Maintain wet lab spaces that are organized, clean, and strictly compliant with safety protocols at all times. What you'll bring: Hands-on experience working as a technician in a wet chemistry lab environment. Highly safety-conscious, with training in chemical hazard assessment, waste disposal, and chemical hygiene plans; comfortable with frequent wear of required heavy PPE (chemical suits, face shields, safety glasses). Proficient in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting standard analytical chemistry instrumentation (e.g., density meters, titrators, pH meters, conductivity probes). Strong written communication skills, with a proven track record of creating clear, actionable technical documentation and SOPs. Extreme attention to detail and a proactive, craftsmanship-driven approach to identifying anomalous results or equipment faults, ensuring high-quality and repeatable work. Physically able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and comfortable standing for extended periods in a lab environment. #LI-Onsite

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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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Form Energy