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Laboratory Technician

Periodic Labs· Science
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Menlo Park, CA$100k - $130kContractPosted 10mo ago

About the role

Hands-on Lab Technician to support daily operations of a high-throughput materials experimentation facility, collaborating with scientists and engineers to calibrate instruments, execute QC, develop SOPs, and optimize workflows for rigorous, reproducible research.

Responsibilities

  • Perform regular calibration and verification of instruments and sensors, maintaining accurate records and flagging drift or anomalies
  • Execute and continuously refine QC workflows to ensure data integrity across experimental runs
  • Perform and optimize manual material handling and preparation steps — including weighing, labeling, packaging, and batch preparation — with an eye toward efficiency and automation
  • Assist with inventory tracking, chemical management, and lab organization; keep shared spaces clean, stocked, and functional
  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop, document, and iterate on SOPs for routine lab procedures
  • Identify inefficiencies in manual workflows and proactively propose or implement improvements
  • Support the onboarding and training of new technicians on lab best practices, equipment operation, and safety protocols
  • Assist with the development of QC and metrology protocols for new processes and instruments as our capabilities expand
  • Participate in test runs and validation of new labware, equipment, or experimental methods
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process anomalies; escalate appropriately and document findings clearly

Qualifications

  • A 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
  • A demonstrated ability to follow detailed SOPs with precision and maintain high standards of consistency and cleanliness
  • Comfort performing physical, repetitive tasks carefully — and the motivation to make them more efficient over time
  • Technical curiosity and eagerness to learn how to operate, maintain, and improve complex equipment
  • A no-task-too-small attitude: moving materials, cleaning tools, and prepping batches are part of the daily rhythm and you do them with care
  • Strong written and verbal communication — you document clearly, flag problems early, and collaborate well across technical and non-technical teammates
  • Comfort with basic software tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, or lab inventory systems

Skills

Required:Calibration and instrument verificationQC workflow design and executionManual material handling and preparationSOP development and documentation
Nice to have:Inventory and chemical management
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Periodic Labs

From bits to atoms.

Periodic Labs is an artificial intelligence research company pioneering the next leap in scientific discovery. We operate at the intersection of machine learning and scientific experimentation under the thesis that that true understanding of the universe is only possible by interacting and experimenting on it.

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