Laboratory Technician

NOW HIRING: Laboratory Technicians (8 Openings) | Materials Science & AI Innovation 🚨

Are you passionate about science, technology, and hands-on laboratory work? This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge research environment where AI, automation, and materials science are coming together to accelerate discovery and innovation.

We're seeking 8 Laboratory Technicians to support a high-throughput experimentation facility focused on generating critical data that powers the next generation of AI-driven materials research.

📍 Location: Menlo Park, CA (100% Onsite)
🕒 Schedule: Monday-Friday (Training: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
⚡ Ability to work alternate shifts is highly preferred: • Morning Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Evening Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

⏳ Duration: 1-Year Contract with Strong Potential to Extend or Convert
🚀 Start: ASAP

Why This Opportunity?

You'll work alongside world-class scientists and engineers in a fast-paced lab environment focused on advancing materials research through experimentation, automation, and AI-driven insights.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys: ✅ Hands-on laboratory work

✅ Working with advanced scientific equipment

✅ Performing calibrations, QC, and metrology activities

✅ Writing and improving SOPs

✅ Supporting innovation through data collection and experimentation

✅ Finding ways to improve laboratory efficiency and throughput

What You'll Be Doing

🔹 Calibrating and verifying laboratory instruments and sensors

🔹 Executing quality control processes and ensuring data integrity

🔹 Supporting high-volume materials experimentation

🔹 Handling, weighing, labeling, and preparing materials

🔹 Developing and documenting SOPs

🔹 Troubleshooting equipment and process issues

🔹 Assisting with inventory, organization, and workflow improvements

🔹 Supporting onboarding and training of new technicians

🔹 Collaborating closely with scientists and engineers

What We're Looking For

✔ 1+ years of laboratory, materials science, engineering, semiconductor, battery, biotech, or related technical experience

✔ Experience calibrating equipment and following laboratory procedures

✔ Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

✔ Experience creating or following SOPs

✔ Comfortable working with scientific equipment and software systems

✔ Excellent communication skills

✔ Bachelor's or Master's Degree preferred (No PhD candidates)

Highly Desired Experience

⭐ XRD (X-Ray Diffraction)

⭐ SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy)

⭐ PPMS or MPMS systems

⭐ VSM (Vibrating Sample Magnetometry)

⭐ Powder handling and material preparation

⭐ Materials characterization techniques

⭐ Bruker D8 instrumentation

⭐ Robotics-integrated labs

⭐ LIMS, LES, MES, SCADA, or related systems

Ideal Backgrounds

🔬 Materials Science Labs

🔬 Semiconductor Industry

🔬 Battery Technology

🔬 Biotechnology

🔬 National Laboratories

🔬 Academic Research Labs

🔬 Engineering Test Labs

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is: ✅ Curious and eager to learn

✅ Comfortable with both repetitive lab tasks and technical problem-solving

✅ A strong communicator

✅ Detail-oriented and organized

✅ Confident working independently

✅ Excited about contributing to groundbreaking scientific research

If you're looking to join an innovative team at the intersection of materials science, automation, and AI, I'd love to connect.