Lab Tech

About the role

UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo, and exceeding customer expectations. Join us in Fremont, CA as a Lab Technician supporting laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical sampling at client sites and in-lab environments, ensuring adherence to cleanroom standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, inventory levels, and cleanliness of lab apparatus and sample containers.
• Receive, log, and manage sample data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), including assigning procedures, priorities, and dispositions.
• Support analytical testing such as assay analysis and solid content determination following training.
• Prepare media and perform experiments as outlined in research protocols.
• Label and store clean bottles using clean handling techniques; manage cleanroom waste and complete hazardous materials shipping documentation.
• Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments; may include glassware washing.
• Participate in quality assurance and safety programs, identifying and reporting deviations from protocols.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support laboratory and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in laboratory procedures, protocols, and cleanroom environments.
• Familiarity with hazardous chemical handling and cleanroom packing techniques.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Effective communication skills, including listening, informing, and presenting.
• Safe driving record and ability to wear required PPE and cleanroom garments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with LIMS and sample management systems.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and laboratory instrumentation.
• Familiarity with shipping hazardous materials and completing regulatory documentation.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP.
• Understanding of process management and continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

Details of participation in additional compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.