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Electrolyte Research Intern

CompanyAnthro
LocationAlameda
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in the design, formulation, and characterization of Anthro Proteus electrolytes for advanced batteries. They will also conduct electrochemical testing, analyze experimental data, and prepare detailed reports for the team.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
65
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Anthro Energy is a Silicon Valley based company producing advanced electrolytes to break battery barriers. Anthro’s mission is to unlock the full potential of batteries to ensure safe and widespread energy solutions. Anthro’s technology enables enhanced safety and stability, unprecedented performance, and radically new battery form factors. Spun out of Stanford University and based in Alameda, CA., Anthro is proudly supported by world-class investors, a wide range of government grants, and Tier 1 global customers. We are a group of radical realists propelled by the joy of science to power human progress.
About the Role

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.

  • 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

  • Engaging, real-life work experience
  • Part of an innovative, cutting-edge team and technology
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Hourly rate of $34.38
Key Skills
Electrolyte formulationIonic conductivityViscosity measurementElectrochemical evaluationBattery cell testingData analysisPythonLaboratory safetyChemical handlingEISCVCoin cell preparationGlovebox operationsPolymer chemistryElectrochemistryAnalytical skills
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineeringEnergyTechnology
Benefits
Engaging, real-life work experienceInnovative, cutting-edge team and technologyDiverse and inclusive work environment