Analytical Laboratory Technician

Position Overview

We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Analytical Laboratory Technician II to join our growing startup team. This role is split between executing daily routine analysis to support CAM1 Production and advancing CAM R&D initiatives. As a crucial bridge in our operations, you will coordinate directly with CAM1 operators and R&D scientists to resolve technical questions and ensure data accuracy. Beyond benchmark, you will take ownership of daily lab functionality, manage inventory, and troubleshoot instrumentation. Because we operate in a fast-paced startup environment, the ideal candidate is a natural multi-tasker who anticipates team needs and steps in to help without being asked.

Responsibilities will include:

• Perform daily routine chemical and physical analysis to support CAM1 production quality control and CAM R&D projects.
• Strictly adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety regulations, and CAM lab compliance requirements.
• Efficiently multi-task between high-volume sample analysis, regular lab maintenance, and non-laboratory supporting tasks as needed.
• Act as a key point of contact, communicating and coordinating effectively with CAM1 Operators and CAM R&D Scientists regarding sample status, data discrepancies, or technical questions.
• Deliver clear, accurate, and timely data reports to cross-functional teams to ensure production and research timelines are met.
• Oversee the inventory of chemicals, consumables, and general laboratory supplies.
• Proactively monitor stock levels and coordinate with the Laboratory Manager to initiate restocking before shortages occur.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and fully functional laboratory environment.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical laboratory instrumentation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in science or related field or 2+ years of related experience in an analytical laboratory environment.
• Experience in laboratory settings, quality settings, or chemical production facilities.
• Experience in typical laboratory practices including waste handling, safe work practices, data entry and management, good documentation practices and experimental setup and execution.
• Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment including but not limited to lab coats and respirators.
• Experience with relevant test methods such as ICP-OES, auto-titration, X-Ray Fluorescence, Total Organic Carbon, etc.
• Experience with sample prep and analysis, chemical handling and laboratory hazards.
• Demonstrates ability to perform basic chemistry, math and calculations.
• Adept with data acquisition and analysis tools including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent attitude: understands priorities change with company needs and willing to work to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to execute with a calm and collaborative urgency.
• Ability to regularly lift 35 lbs.
• Use of a step ladder.
• Sit and or stand for long periods of time, greater than 2 hours.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!