Staff Scientist, Analytical Development
About The Position
Sila is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the world’s transition to clean energy by building better lithium-ion batteries. The company engineers and manufactures ground-breaking battery materials that increase energy density and reduce size/weight, enabling innovation in consumer devices and accelerating electric car adoption. As a Staff Scientist on the Analytics Team, the ideal candidate is a creative, collaborative, and hands-on analytical scientist with extensive experience in developing and validating analytical methods on various instruments. They should be passionate and knowledgeable about analytical chemistry, material characterization, or process control, approaching complex technical problems with curiosity, persistence, and high standards. The role requires resourcefulness, independence, effective project management, and timely delivery of results in a fast-paced environment, along with being a thoughtful team member open to feedback.
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years (Bachelor’s degree), 5 years (Master’s degree), or 3 years (PhD) of industry experience in analytical method development.
- Experience in analytical method development through all phases of maturity, from ideation to implementation and validation. Must be well versed in concepts of Precision, Accuracy, Linearity, Robustness, etc.
- Experience with quantitative analysis and statistical tools like ANOVA, Gage R&R, SPC, etc.
- Expertise in several relevant analytical techniques such as laser particle size analysis (LPSA), Raman spectroscopy, BET gas adsorption analysis, density analysis (bulk, tap, envelope, skeletal, true), TGA, ICP, XRF, SEM-EDS, XRD, dynamic image analysis, gas chromatography, and others.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and independent; able to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision
Nice To Haves
- Experience in highly regulated laboratories and production environments (FDA, AIAG, VDA, ISO 17025).
- Experience with proper sampling of powder and granular materials.
Responsibilities
- Independently scope, plan, and execute complex analytical development projects involving multiple stakeholders to expand Sila’s measurement capabilities for both R&D and QC.
- Identify and propose solutions that best meet business and technical needs, ensuring cross-functional alignment with engineers and management
- Evaluate, select, procure and install analytical instrumentation as necessary.
- Establish best practices in sample preparation, instrumental analysis, data analysis, and result reporting.
- Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), train team members, and conduct rigorous Measurement System Analyses (MSA).
- Prepare validation reports and present technical data to engineering and quality teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
