Lab Technician

Position: Application Development Lab Technician

Work Location: San Jose, CA *100% work @ office and lab

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 4 hours of part-time jobs, basically 9am – 1pm (can be flexible)

Qualified operator should have/be:

• B.S. in STEM is preferred, but candidates currently enrolled are encouraged to apply.
• 1-3 years of lab work experience is ideal. Class lab work is acceptable.
• Knowledge and experience of material analysis with FT-IR, UV-Vis, ICP-MS.
• Ability to perform maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of instruments.
• Knowledge of analytical method development also a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and detail-oriented
• Experience in a chemical laboratory is preferred (laboratory coursework is acceptable)

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Conduct material characterization including particle size, molecular weight, chemical structure, impurities and related
• Conduct material property analysis utilizing FT-IR, UV-vis, and related
• Evaluation of performance for application development and product technical support
• Provide well written reports on analysis of material properties or evaluation of products
• Will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of laboratory and pilot equipment as well as required calibrations
• Participate on teams to help improve programs like safety and lab management operations
• Be responsible for capital projects for the procurement and installation of new laboratory equipment
• Aid in new product applications trials in the technical center and at customers – along with the ability to prioritize work and complete in a timely manner
• Also responsible for general functions with regards to laboratory readiness and material organization
• Expected to handle strong oxidizers and acids.