Lincore Pte Ltd – R&D Intern (Battery Recycling)

Lincore is redefining critical materials refining with a focus on localizing black mass refining operations, a crucial step in battery recycling. Our proprietary electro-metallurgical refining technology extracts Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, and Manganese from black mass and processes them into low-carbon precursors that are ready to use for manufacturing new batteries needed for our energy transition journey. 

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented R&D Intern to work on a battery recycling project, focusing on impurity removal and battery precursor synthesis activities. You will work closely with senior researchers, gaining hands-on experience in R&D and scale-up activities. If you enjoy building, experimenting, and solving messy problems from first principles, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and run experiments for impurity removal (Cu, Fe, Al) and battery precursor (pCAM) synthesis.
• Perform wet chemistry (precipitation, filtration) and process development
• Analyze experimental outcomes and characterization test results (e.g., ICP-OES, XRD, SEM)
• Document experiments and contribute to technical discussions
• Support preparation of technical summaries and internal reports
• Maintain lab operations, safety, and equipment

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field
• Expected graduation no later than June 2027. Candidates graduating in 2026 are welcome to apply.
• Strong interest in battery materials, battery recycling, or electrochemistry
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in execution
• Prior research experience (coursework projects or internships) is preferred.

Additional details

• Role is based at our NUS Lab, Singapore.
• Full-time role with 40 hours/week with a min 6 months commitment.
• We are open to long-term internships (6 to 9 months). Candidates who can start in May 2026 and commit beyond 6 months are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your interest in this position and your availability.