Battery Materials Quality Technician

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform analyses on production and R&D samples, report results, and communicate outcomes to manufacturing, engineering, and research teams.

You will prioritize daily analytical tests, maintain lab standards, calibrate equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemistry and 2–6 years of lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry preferred.
• 2–6 years of lab experience in a research or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with instrumental analysis techniques (ICP-MS, XRD, XRF, BET, PSA, SEM).
• Experience performing routine analytical work with attention to detail.
• Experience training teammates on analytical methods and quality processes.
• Experience in ISO 9001:2015 or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute analytical testing in support of routine production and R&D work.
• Coordinate daily testing priorities with requesters and management.
• Communicate roadblocks and issues to management and stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve laboratory operating standards, procedures, and systems.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot testing equipment.

Skills

Analytical testing

Multi-tasking

Team communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

ICP-MS

XRD

XRF

BET

PSA

SEM

Job description

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform analyses on production and R&D samples, report results, and communicate outcomes to manufacturing, engineering, and research teams.

You will prioritize daily analytical tests, maintain lab standards, calibrate equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemistry and 2–6 years of lab experience.