Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 16 hours ago
Research Associate, Battery Performance
Alameda, CA
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$37.02/hr - $46.63/hr
1+ years expSila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the transition to clean energy. The Research Associate on the Battery Performance team will handle specialized chemical inventory and perform physical testing and analysis of battery cells, ensuring meticulous documentation and collaboration within the team.
EnergyElectric VehicleIndustrialElectronicsManufacturingBatteryNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Carry out specialized cell testing; ensure tests are initiated and monitored according to engineer specifications to maintain the high quality of our performance datasets
Perform systematic cell teardowns within inert environments (gloveboxes). Conduct physical inspections of internal components and provide clear documentation of their condition to assist in root-cause analysis
Maintain meticulous records within Sila’s centralized online databases. Accurately document and track all experiments, chemical inventory, and teardown observations
Execute tasks across multiple high-impact projects as directed by the engineering team. Provide consistent hands-on support to ensure the timely achievement of research milestones
Maintain team-specific testing hardware and specialized instrumentation, including chromatography
Execute the intake and inventory of specialized battery chemicals. Perform precise tracking, labeling, and storage of materials in accordance with safety protocols and environmental requirements
Maintain a clean, organized lab by performing daily upkeep of shared lab spaces to ensure smooth operational hand-offs for all teams using the space
Qualification
Required
BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline. Candidates with an Associate's degree and relevant research training will also be considered
1+ years in a lab environment; experience in a battery research or testing laboratory is preferred
Ability to follow complex SOPs and engineer commands while maintaining high data quality
Experience with electronic documentation systems for tracking materials or test results
Strong organizational skills and the ability to pivot between tasks without losing data integrity
Preferred
Experience in a battery research or testing laboratory
Exposure to or experience operating analytical equipment, specifically chromatography
Benefits
Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
Sutter Hill Ventures,T. Rowe PriceUS Department of EnergyCoatue
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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