R&D Intern in Applied Chemistry

Vor 2 Tagen

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz qCella AG Vollzeit

Located at ETH Zürich, Campus Hönggerberg (ZH)
6 to 12 months | temporary | start Spring 2026

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 Our mission is to replace the outdated heating wire technology with our cutting-edge, homogenously heating, paper-thin, flexible, and easily shape-customizable heating mats, offering unparalleled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.

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