Lab Technician

Job Title:

Laboratory Technician

Job Description

This temporary Laboratory Technician role supports day-to-day research and development activities in a true R&D laboratory setting. You will work closely with scientists and engineers to conduct experiments, prepare materials, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace. This position offers extensive hands-on wet lab experience and exposure to laboratory instrumentation, making it an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career scientists looking to build a strong technical foundation.

Responsibilities

+ Assist R&D scientists and engineers with laboratory experiments and testing, following their instructions and established protocols.

+ Set up, organize, and clean laboratory glassware and equipment before, during, and after experiments.

+ Prepare and handle raw materials and finished product samples for testing and analysis.

+ Perform basic laboratory testing and measurements in accordance with standard operating procedures.

+ Collect, record, and organize experimental data in an accurate and timely manner.

+ Document test results, observations, and experimental conditions clearly and precisely.

+ Prepare materials, reagents, and equipment for upcoming experiments to ensure smooth workflow.

+ Set up reaction and distillation assemblies and other glassware configurations required for experiments.

+ Carry out purification and distillation procedures as directed by R&D staff.

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspace, including routine housekeeping tasks.

+ Follow established laboratory procedures, safety guidelines, and best practices at all times.

+ Support general R&D projects and laboratory activities as needed, contributing to team objectives.

+ Collaborate with laboratory colleagues in a team-oriented environment and uphold commitments to shared goals.

Essential Skills

+ Scientific bachelors degree, preferably in chemistry, or a related scientific discipline that includes completion of an organic chemistry course with laboratory.

+ Successful completion of at least one organic chemistry laboratory course.

+ Hands-on laboratory experience, which may include academic lab experience, with a focus on wet lab work.

+ Practical experience with purification and distillation techniques and procedures.

+ Ability to set up and work confidently with laboratory glassware, including reaction and distillation setups.

+ Basic skills in analytical chemistry and laboratory measurement techniques.

+ Ability to accurately collect, record, and organize experimental data and test results.

+ Strong attention to detail and adherence to laboratory procedures and safety guidelines.

+ Capability to follow instructions from scientists and engineers and work effectively under their direction.

+ Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in chemistry is preferred, though other scientific degrees are welcome with relevant organic chemistry lab experience.

+ Experience in research or R&D settings, including academic research, is beneficial.

+ Familiarity with distillation, purification, and other wet chemistry operations.

+ Comfort working with a variety of laboratory glassware and equipment in an experimental environment.

+ Strong team mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with peers and support shared objectives.

+ Reliability in meeting commitments and contributing consistently to team goals.

+ Willingness to learn new techniques and instrumentation; many skills can be trained on the job.

+ Motivation to build a strong foundation of wet lab skills and instrumentation exposure early in your career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a true R&D…