Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Staff Scientist, Analytical Development
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $191K/yr
5+ years expSila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is a next-generation battery materials company focused on clean energy solutions. The Staff Scientist on the Analytics Team will develop and validate analytical methods, manage projects, and collaborate with engineers to enhance measurement capabilities for R&D and QC.
BatteryElectric VehicleElectronicsManufacturingNanotechnology
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
Qualification
Required
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. Experience with JMP is a plus
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
Preferred
Experience in highly regulated laboratories and production environments (FDA, AIAG, VDA, ISO 17025)
Experience with proper sampling of powder and granular materials
Benefits
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Company
Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyCoatueCPP Investments
2024-06-27Series G· $375M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
2021-01-26Series F· $590M
Leadership Team
Gene Berdichevsky
Co-founder and CEO
Alex Jacobs
Co-Founder & VP Engineering
Recent News
2025-09-18
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