Senior Quality Technician

We are Sila a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the worlds 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. Were tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day and together were redefining whats possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world

You as a Quality Control Technician will help create the next generation of battery materials by performing analyses on production and research/development this role you willanalyze test data report test results and communicate unexpected results. You willcommunicate with our manufacturing engineering and research teams to coordinate testingpriorities. You are someone who can multi-task to complete different analytical tests each day.

• Execute analytical testing in support of routine production research/development work and analytical method development
• Communicate and coordinate daily priorities with requesters and management
• Communicate roadblocks and issues to management and other stakeholders
• Maintain and improve laboratory operating standards procedures and systems
• Maintain calibrate and troubleshoot testing equipment

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry preferred
• 4-6 years or more of laboratory experience in a research or manufacturing environmentrequired
• Experience in performing routine analytical work efficiently consistently and with attention to detail
• Experience training team members on analytical methods and quality processes
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 or ISO/IEC 17025 or other similar quality certifications
• 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

• Wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to a lab coat gloves safety glasses and steel toe safety shoes
• Move items up to 25 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
• Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
• Reach low shelves or items on the floor
• Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities
• Operate a computer and other office equipment such as a laptop copier/printer etc in a fixed location

The starting base pay for this role is between $39/hr and $50/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors such as education experience and skills. Base pay is only one part of Silas competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits perks and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for overtime.

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender race sexual orientation religion age disability national origin or any other status protected by law.