Research Associate - Slurry & Coating

Sila(3 months ago)

Alameda, CAOnsiteContractJunior$63,460 - $82,460Research & Development

About this role

The Research Associate on the Slurry & Coating team will support development of next-generation lithium-ion battery materials by preparing and characterizing lab-scale slurries and electrodes. This is a one-year contractor role collaborating with engineers and scientists to investigate process–property relationships and their impact on electrochemical performance. The role requires hands-on laboratory work, maintaining research equipment, and clear documentation of results.

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Required Skills

Slurry Mixing
Drawdown Coating
Rheometry
Particle Sizing
Density Measurement
Stability Testing
Mass Loading
Thickness Measurement
Resistivity Testing
Adhesion Testing

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Qualifications

Bachelors in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Related Field

About Sila

silanano.com

Sila is a battery materials company that invented and scaled the modern silicon anode. Their flagship Titan Silicon anode material increases battery energy density by about 20% and is deployed in millions of devices, and the company also offers battery engineering and integration services. Sila partners with OEMs across consumer electronics, wearables and mobility to improve range, runtime and charging performance, leveraging demonstrated manufacturing scale and commercialization expertise.