Contractor - Quality Technician

About the role

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?

Requirements

• Responsibilities and Duties
• 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
• Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry preferred
• 2-4 years or more of laboratory experience in a research or manufacturing environment required
• Capable of performing routine analytical tasks with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Capable of planning and prioritizing tasks with guidance, collaborating effectively with teammates, and communicating with internal stakeholders.
• Experience in following written procedures and documenting results in electronic systems
• Experience in troubleshooting lab instruments, with the ability to seek help when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and drive improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 or ISO/IEC 17025 or similar quality management systems is a plus
• Physical Demands and Working Conditions
• 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
• Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet
• Climb stairs or over containment walls
• 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
• Working at Sila

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