Technical Operations and R&D Intern

Job summary

Support laboratory and technical operations for client engagements, including sample preparation, experimental setup, monitoring, data recording, inventory, safety, and equipment readiness. Assist with supervised R&D on polymer electrolytes, solid-state battery testing, and carbon-utilizing or biodegradable materials, while documenting procedures and results.

Job details

Technical Operations & R&D Intern Scale-Up Electrochemical Inc. Location: Calgary, Alberta (on-site / clients laboratories as required) Type: Full-time student work placement/ internship Duration: 4 – 8 months Wage: $25/ hour Closing Date: October 31, 2026 About Scale-Up Electrochemical Inc. Scale-Up Electrochemical Inc. is a Calgary-based materials science and technical advisory company. We develop composite polymer electrolyte technology for solid-state batteries and deliver advisory services to clean-tech and industrial clients. Our work sits at the intersection of advanced energy storage, electrochemical process support and climate-aligned materials innovation including early pathways that use sequestered CO₂. The Role We are hiring a Technical Operations and R&D Intern to support delivery on active client contracts and internal materials R&D. You will work under the Founder & Technical Director on laboratory operations, experimental support, documentation and early product-development tasks. This is a hands-on STEM placement in the electricity and natural-resources innovation space, with a clear climate and critical-minerals (battery materials) connection. Key Responsibilities · Support day-to-day laboratory and technical operations for active client engagements. · Assist with sample preparation, experimental setup, monitoring and basic data recording. · Help maintain lab organization, inventory, safety discipline and equipment readiness. · Support R&D on polymer electrolyte materials and solid-state cell-related testing under supervision. · Contribute to early development work on carbon-utilizing / biodegradable materials pathways. · Document procedures, results and technical notes to a professional standard. · Participate in team check-ins, learning activities and continuous improvement of lab practice. What We Are Looking For Required · Currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program (e.g. chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, nanotechnology, environmental science, or related STEM field). · Willingness to work in a laboratory and client-site environment with attention to safety. · Strong organization, communication and documentation skills. · Reliability, curiosity and ability to follow experimental protocols carefully. Asset · Coursework or lab experience in electrochemistry, polymers, materials characterization or process chemistry. · Prior lab, co-op, or research experience. · Comfort with spreadsheets, basic data handling and technical writing · Interest in clean energy, battery materials or climate-tech. What We Offer · Exposure to industrial client work and applied materials R&D. · Structured onboarding and regular feedback (wrap-around supervision and professional development). · Experience in STEM, climate-related and critical-minerals (battery materials) work in Alberta. · Opportunity to contribute to both commercial delivery and early-stage innovation. How to Apply Email your resume and a short cover note outlining your program, availability and interest in laboratory / materials work to: mjotswel@scale-upelectrochemical.ca Subject line: Technical Operations and R&D Intern – [Your Name] Scale-Up Electrochemical Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Website: https://scale-upelectrochemical.ca

What you’ll do

Support laboratory and technical operations for client engagements, including sample preparation, experimental setup, monitoring, data recording, inventory, safety, and equipment readiness. Assist with supervised R&D on polymer electrolytes, solid-state battery testing, and carbon-utilizing or biodegradable materials, while documenting procedures and results.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant post-secondary STEM program and be willing to work safely in laboratory and client-site environments. Strong organization, communication, documentation, reliability, curiosity, and careful adherence to protocols are required; relevant coursework or laboratory experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Structured Onboarding
• Regular Feedback
• Professional Development

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Laboratory Operations
• Sample Preparation
• Experimental Setup
• Experimental Monitoring
• Data Recording
• Laboratory Organization
• Inventory Management
• Laboratory Safety
• Equipment Readiness
• Polymer Electrolytes
• Solid-State Battery Testing
• Technical Documentation
• Experimental Protocols
• Spreadsheet Use
• Technical Writing
• Materials Characterization

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Energy
• Environmental & Sustainability