Research Intern (Batteries)

MINGA Energy

About the Role

The Research Intern (Batteries) will support laboratory-based work on energy storage materials and devices in an on-site role located in Tenkasi. This internship role involves conducting experiments on battery materials and cells, preparing samples, collecting data, and maintaining accurate lab records. The intern will assist in characterizing materials and electrochemical performance, help analyze results, and contribute to technical reports and presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments on battery materials and cells.
• Prepare samples for testing.
• Collect and maintain accurate lab records.
• Assist in characterizing materials and electrochemical performance.
• Help analyze experimental results.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations.
• Perform literature reviews on emerging battery chemistries.
• Assist in optimizing test protocols.
• Coordinate with senior researchers and engineers.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and lab standards.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge in electrochemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering relevant to batteries and energy storage.
• Experience or coursework in laboratory techniques such as materials synthesis, cell assembly, and electrochemical testing.
• Ability to perform literature reviews, summarize scientific findings, and support data analysis using basic statistical or analytical tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adherence to safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain organized lab notes and documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.
• Interest in next-generation, earth-abundant battery chemistries.
• Willingness to learn new tools, methods, and instrumentation.