Job Description
The Quality Control Technician at Sila performs analytical testing on production and research samples to support battery material development, ensuring quality standards, troubleshooting equipment, and collaborating with teams to improve laboratory processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing on production and research samples
- Analyze test data and report results
- Coordinate testing priorities with manufacturing, engineering, and research teams
- Maintain and improve laboratory operating standards, procedures, and systems
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot testing equipment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or a relevant technical discipline preferred
- 2 years or more of laboratory experience in a research or manufacturing environment required
- 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 and internal customers, and seeking guidance as needed
- Experience in troubleshooting analytical instruments such as LDPSA, BET, XRF, ICP-MS, and others and escalating for help as needed
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and drive improvement initiatives
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
- Ability to move items up to 25 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
- Ability to move long distances such as from building to building and be stationary for extended periods of time
- Ability to reach low shelves or items on the floor
- Ability to perform precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier, printer, etc., in a fixed location
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $29/hr to $35/hr, with potential for overtime
Work schedule: Rotating shifts including early mornings, nights, and weekends
Work environment perks: Onsite work, use of personal protective equipment, operating laboratory and office equipment
Additional benefits: Part of a comprehensive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity
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