R&D Intern in Applied Chemistry (m/f/d) at qCella AG

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Project Work, Communication Skills, Team Player, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Process Improvement

Industry

Climate Technology Product Manufacturing

Description

Located at ETH Zürich, Campus Hönggerberg (ZH) 6 to 12 months | temporary | start Spring 2025 At qCella, we revolutionize the way products are heated, such as automotive interiors, wearable technology, and pain-relieving solutions. As a pioneering hardware startup from ETH Zurich, we are committed to introducing innovative materials for resistive heating applications and beyond. Our mission is to replace the outdated heating wire technology with our cutting-edge, homogenously heating, paper-thin, flexible, and easily shape-customizable heating mats, offering unparalleled versatility and efficiency. Position Overview Are you passionate about innovation, sustainability, and technology? Join our dynamic R&D team as an intern and gain hands-on experience in a start-up environment that’s shaping the future of heating technology. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work on exciting projects in a collaborative and forward-thinking setting. Tasks As an intern, you will actively contribute to ongoing R&D initiatives. Your tasks will include: Reaction condition screening and optimization (high-throughput experimentation) Brainstorm, design and implement experiment series Process monitoring and analytical characterization Yield and purity enhancement studies Troubleshooting and problem-solving in synthesis Documentation and data analysis for process improvement Requirements Students in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred Experience in project work is an advantage Good oral and written communication skills in English Work permit in Switzerland, Citizen of a Schengen member country or students currently enrolled in a Swiss university with a mandatory internship requirement as part of their curriculum High social skills, good team player, ability to work independently, and high sense of responsibility Benefits Offer Challenging and interesting internship with focus on materials development and chemical synthesis optimization Fair compensation comparable to big corporations Exciting behind-the-scenes look at a startup environment Friendly and fun team Join qCella AG as an R&D Intern in Applied Chemistry and contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic, small-team environment. Apply with your CV and a motivation letter explaining why you want to intern at qCella.

Responsibilities

As an intern, you will contribute to ongoing R&D initiatives, including reaction condition screening and optimization, and process monitoring. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and problem-solving in synthesis.