Quality Technician (Contractor)

Who You Are

You as a 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.

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
• At least 2-6 years of laboratory experience in a research or manufacturing environment required
• Experience with one or more instrumental analysis techniques typical of a battery or inorganic materials analysis lab such as ICP-MS, XRD, XRF, BET, PSA, SEM, and others
• Experience in performing routine analytical work efficiently, consistently, and with attention to detail
• Experience training team members on analytical methods and quality processes
• Experience working in an ISO 9001:2015 certified lab environment or similar; basic familiarity with relevant quality conventions.
• Experience in following and providing feedback on written procedures and documenting results in electronic systems
• Experience participating in statistical process control (SPC) and/or measurement systems analysis (MSA), including Gage R&R
• 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

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
• 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

Front-End Day Shift: Sunday - Tuesday, Every other Wednesday, 6:00am - 6:15pm

Front-End Night Shift: Sunday - Tuesday, Every other Wednesday, 6:00pm - 6:15am

Back-End Day Shift: Every other Wednesday, Thursday - Saturday, 6:00am - 6:15pm

Back-End Night Shift: Every other Wednesday, Thursday - Saturday, 6:00pm - 6:15am

The starting base pay for this role is between $31.73/hour and $39.90/hour 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 Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.