R&D Intern in Applied Chemistry (m/f/d)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026.
Located at ETH Zürich, Campus Hönggerberg (ZH)
6 to 12 months | temporary | start Winter 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 Our mission is to replace the outdated heating wire technology with our cutting-edge, homogenously heating, paper-thin, flexible, and easily shape-customizable heating mats, offering unparalleled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
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.