Senior Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide technical execution support for routine chemical synthesis, slurry mixing, and associated lab analysis operations
• Perform assembly, disassembly, and mechanical tuning of custom lab test systems; ensure all test stands are calibrated and leak-checked
• Execute the Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule for engineering equipment, test stands, and facility support systems (HVAC, air compressors, etc.)
• Ensure that all hazardous waste and maintenance logs, equipment status boards, and operational checklists are accurate and up to date
• Diagnose and lead upgrades and repairs on mechanical, fluid, and control systems
• Support the development and refinement of Lab Operations SOPs, focusing on equipment startup/shutdown, safety protocols, and changeover procedures

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of experience as a lab technician, engineering technician, or similar; or 4-10+ years of experience with a degree in science or engineering
• Ability to interpret complex P&IDs, control loop diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Experience with process piping, high-pressure fluid systems (Swagelok or similar), and industrial instrumentation
• Experience with setting up, maintaining, and using analytical lab equipment
• Forklift, crane, or material-handling experience is a plus
• Electrical (eg NFPA 70) or other workplace certifications are a strong plus
• Experience in startups or small engineering teams which require flexibility and autonomy is a strong plus