ABOUT US

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We’re tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we’re redefining what’s possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a relevant technical discipline preferred
• 10 years or more of laboratory experience in a research or manufacturing environment required
• Prior experience with analytical instruments such as ICP-MS, SEM, XRF, and XRD is highly desirable.
• Experience communicating priorities and leading work processes
• Experience in performing routine analytical work efficiently, consistently, and with attention to detail
• Experience in following and improving written procedures and documenting results in electronic systems
• Experience in planning and prioritizing daily work activities, collaborating with team members / internal customers, and seeking guidance as needed
• Experience in troubleshooting analytical instruments and escalating for help as needed
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and drive improvement initiatives

• Perform analytical testing to support routine manufacturing, research and development activities, and method development initiatives
• Prioritize incoming samples and tasks, and clearly communicate priorities to the quality control team
• Act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams regarding sample requests, troubleshooting, and testing priorities
• Lead regular quality meetings and team huddles to discuss updates, performance, and issues
• Represent the quality control function in cross-departmental meetings related to production analytics and laboratory safety
• Oversee assay control processes, including monitoring of quality trends and communicating findings to relevant teams
• Coordinate and track preventive maintenance and calibration schedules for laboratory instruments
• Prepare technical documentation and manage material release in the internal data management system
• Monitor and report key performance indicators for the quality control team using internal tools
• Proactively communicate any challenges, delays, or quality concerns to management and other relevant teams
• Support continuous improvement of lab operations by maintaining and enhancing procedures, standards, and systems