Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.

Quality Scientist

LocationMoses Lake, WA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


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

As a Quality Scientist you are a creative, collaborative, and hands-on analytical scientist with experience in running, maintaining and troubleshooting analytical instruments. You are knowledgeable in analytical chemistry, process control, method qualification and validation, instrument calibration and maintenance and related topics. You pride yourself on being resourceful and independent, able to effectively manage multiple projects and deliver results on time in a fast-paced environment with constantly evolving information.


Responsibilities and Duties

Serve as technical subject matter expert, focusing on complex tests (eg, ICP-MS)

Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to technicians

Support future method transfer from Alameda lab

Train technicians on special techniques (eg, method validation)

Administer site assay control monitoring program

Lead special studies and improvement projects

Execute advanced routine testing, as needed

Assist QC Lab Manager with responsibilities, as needed


Knowledge and Skill Requirements

BS or Masters’ Degree in Chemistry or related field, demonstrating significant course work in analytical chemistry

3-5 years of experience required

Familiarity with ISO 9001 and 17025 standards preferred

Broad experience with analytical instrumentation - knowledgeable about the operating principles and primary applications of a variety of analytical instruments like BET, TGA, LPSA, SEM, XRD, ICP, XRF, Pycnometry, etc.

Experience in maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting analytical instruments

Understanding of statistics and statistical process control - conversant in concepts like mean, standard deviation, variance, etc.


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


The starting base pay for this role is between $103,000 and $130,000 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.

Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.

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