OSI Engineering · 15 hours ago
Laboratory Technician
Menlo Park, CA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45/hr - $55/hrOSI Engineering is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support the daily operations of their high-throughput materials experimentation facility. The role involves performing calibrations, executing quality control protocols, and contributing to method development while ensuring the lab runs efficiently.
Staffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Owen Williamson
Responsibilities
Perform regular calibration and verification of instruments and sensors
Execute and refine quality control (QC) workflows to ensure data integrity
Perform and optimize manual material handling and preparation steps (e.g., weighing, labeling, packaging)
Assist with inventory tracking and lab organization
Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop and document SOPs for routine lab procedures
Identify inefficiencies in manual workflows and propose or implement improvements
Support onboarding of new technicians by training them on best practices
Support development of QC and metrology protocols for new processes and instruments
Participate in test runs and validation of new labware, equipment, or experimental methods
Assist with troubleshooting equipment or process anomalies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience in a technical lab setting
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed SOPs and maintain high standards of consistency and cleanliness
Experience with XRD, SEM, VSM, and PGA
Familiarity with systems like LIMS, LES, MES or SCADA, metrology tools, or process control
Comfortable performing physical, repetitive tasks with precision and motivated to make them more efficient
Technically curious and excited to learn how to operate, maintain, and improve complex equipment
Not afraid to do hands-on work (moving materials, cleaning tools, prepping batches) as part of daily routine
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable using basic software tools (Excel/Google Sheets, lab inventory systems, etc.)
Preferred
Experience in a robotics-integrated lab, pilot plant, or high-throughput R&D environment
Prior work in cleanroom, semiconductor, battery, or analytical chemistry settings
Powered machinery and power tools familiarity (pallet jacks, impact wrench, etc…)
Company
OSI Engineering
OSI Engineering is a premier Staff Augmentation and Managed Services partner for today's tech leaders and tomorrow's luminaries.
Founded in 2010
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Javier Diaz
Chief Executive Officer
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