Laboratory ​/Facilities Technician

Worker Type

Regular

This position supports daily laboratory operations, facility maintenance activities, and technical prototyping efforts. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment while assisting with 3D printing, inventory management, equipment upkeep, facility logistics, and general operational support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands‑on, technically curious, and capable of working independently on a variety of tasks. The applicant must have most (if not all) of the following:

• US Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance.
• Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and safety in accordance with procedures and applicable regulations.
• Assist with laboratory setup, breakdown, and preparation for testing activities.
• Organize work spaces, tools, materials, and test equipment to ensure efficient operations.
• Support laboratory personnel with routine tasks and project‑related activities.
• Dispose of waste materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Experience with 3D‑printing principles, software, and devices.
• Operate and monitor 3D printers to produce prototype and production components.
• Prepare print files, load materials, and perform basic printer setup and calibration.
• Conduct post‑processing activities including cleaning, sanding, assembly, and inspection of printed parts.
• Maintain records of print jobs, material usage, and production schedules.
• Assist with troubleshooting minor equipment and print quality issues.
• Capability of working independently on a variety of tasks.

Customer onsite, KAFB Albuquerque NM

• Maintain laboratory spaces in a high state of cleanliness, organization, and safety in accordance with procedures and applicable regulations ensuring full compliance with all safety and operational readiness inspections.
• Assist with laboratory setup, breakdown, and preparation for testing activities.
• Organize work spaces, tools, materials, and test equipment to ensure efficient operations.
• Support laboratory personnel with routine tasks and project‑related activities.
• Dispose of waste materials in accordance with established procedures.

• Operate and monitor 3D printers to produce prototype and production components.
• Prepare print files, load materials, and perform basic printer setup and calibration.
• Conduct post‑processing activities including cleaning, sanding, assembly, and inspection of printed parts.
• Maintain records of print jobs, material usage, and production schedules.
• Assist with troubleshooting minor equipment and print quality issues.

• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, tools, consumables, and materials.
• Track stock levels and notify management of replenishment needs.
• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming shipments.
• Label, catalog, and store equipment and materials appropriately.
• Assist with periodic inventory audits and asset tracking activities.

• Assist the Facilities Manager with routine facility operations and maintenance activities.
• Support office moves, workspace setup, assembly of specialized laboratory equipment and furniture, and facility organization projects.
• Coordinate vendor visits and service appointments as directed.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks and report facility issues requiring corrective action.
• Help ensure compliance with safety, security, and facility procedures.

• Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation related to laboratory and facility activities.
• Support development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in safety inspections and corrective action activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager or laboratory leadership.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this…