Sila
Battery Materials
Contractor-QualityTechnician
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“Contractor - Quality Technician at Sila. Skills: Quality Control, Laboratory analysis. Execute analytical testing. Communicate daily priorities”
What You'll Achieve.
Perform analyses on samples; Report test results; Communicate unexpected results
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot lab instruments
Wear personal protective equipment, Move items up to 25 lbs, Move long distances, Stationary for extended periods, Reach low shelves, Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet, Climb stairs, Climb over containment walls, Precise handling, Repetitive handling, Operate computer, Operate office equipment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-4 years laboratory experience, Perform routine analytical tasks, Plan and prioritize tasks, Collaborate effectively with teammates, Communicate with internal stakeholders, Follow written procedures, Document results in electronic systems, Troubleshoot lab instruments, Seek help when needed, Learn quickly, Drive improvement initiatives
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015, Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025
What You'll Do.
Execute analytical testing
Communicate daily priorities
Coordinate daily priorities
Communicate roadblocks
Maintain laboratory operating standards
Improve laboratory operating standards
Maintain laboratory procedures
Improve laboratory procedures
Maintain laboratory systems
Improve laboratory systems
Maintain testing equipment
Calibrate testing equipment
Troubleshoot testing equipment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with teammates; Communicate with stakeholders; Communicate with manufacturing; Communicate with engineering; Communicate with research teams
Full Job Description
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? Who You Are You as a Contract Quality Control Technician will help create the next generation of battery materials by performing analyses on production and research/development samples. In this role you will analyze test data, report test results, and communicate unexpected results. You will communicate with our manufacturing, engineering, and research teams to coordinate testing priorities. You are someone who can multi-task to complete different analytical tests each day. This will be a 6-month temporary contract position onsite in Alameda. 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 t
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