Periodic Labs
AI and physical sciences
LaboratoryTechnician
“Laboratory Technician at Periodic Labs. Skills: Instrument calibration, QC workflows, Material handling, SOP development. Perform instrument calibration. Execute QC workflows”
What You'll Achieve.
Keep the lab running at the pace our science demands; Ensure data integrity across experimental runs; Make workflows faster and more reliable; Make discoveries that have never been made before
Industry & Context.
thinking critically; Identify inefficiencies; proactively propose or implement improvements; Troubleshoot equipment; Troubleshoot process
Comfort performing physical, repetitive tasks carefully, No-task-too-small attitude, Visa sponsorship available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, mechanical or chemical engineering, or a related field, equivalent hands-on experience in a technical lab setting, ability to follow detailed SOPs with precision, maintain high standards of consistency and cleanliness, Comfort performing physical, repetitive tasks carefully, Technical curiosity, eagerness to learn how to operate, maintain, and improve complex equipment, no-task-too-small attitude, written and verbal communication, document clearly, flag problems early, collaborate well across technical and non-technical teammates, Comfort with basic software tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, or lab inventory systems
Nice to Have
Experience in a robotics-integrated lab, pilot plant, or high-throughput R&D environment, Familiarity with LIMS, LES, MES, SCADA, or other lab data and process control systems, Prior work in cleanroom, semiconductor, battery, or analytical chemistry settings, Experience with powered machinery and tools such as pallet jacks, impact wrenches, or similar equipment, Background in one or more characterization techniques — XRD, SEM/EDS, TGA/DSC, BET, or metrology tools
What You'll Do.
Perform instrument calibration
Optimize material handling
Assist with inventory tracking
Propose workflow improvements
Support new technician training
Assist with QC protocol development
Participate in test runs
Troubleshoot equipment and process
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work directly alongside scientists and engineers; Collaborate with scientists and engineers; Collaborate well across technical and non-technical teammates
Communication Scope
written communication; verbal communication; document clearly; flag problems early; collaborate well
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