Laboratory Technician

The role

You will support daily operations of a high-throughput materials experimentation facility. You will perform calibrations, execute QC protocols, and support method development alongside scientists and engineers.

What you will do

• Perform regular calibration and verification of instruments and sensors
• Execute and continuously refine QC workflows
• Perform and optimize manual material handling and preparation steps
• Assist with inventory tracking, chemical management, and lab organization
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop, document, and iterate on SOPs
• Identify inefficiencies in manual workflows and propose improvements
• Support the onboarding and training of new technicians
• Assist with the development of QC and metrology protocols
• Participate in test runs and validation of new labware, equipment, or experimental methods
• Troubleshoot equipment and process anomalies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, mechanical or chemical engineering, or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience in a technical lab setting
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs with precision
• Comfort performing physical, repetitive tasks carefully
• Technical curiosity and eagerness to learn how to operate, maintain, and improve complex equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication
• 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

Before you apply

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the contract
• Visa sponsorship is not available

About the company

Periodic Labs is an AI and physical sciences company building models to accelerate breakthroughs across materials, energy, and beyond.