Laboratory Technician
Planet Pharma
Menlo Park, CAFresher52m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsOnboardingTroubleshootingExcel
- Work
- On-site in Menlo Park
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations45%Troubleshooting38%Excel29%Onboarding1%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Seeking a hands-on Laboratory Technician to support a high-throughput materials R&D environment. This individual will be responsible for equipment calibration, quality control activities, material preparation, inventory management, SOP development, and general laboratory operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable performing repetitive laboratory tasks, and interested in improving processes through automation and workflow optimization.
- Location: Menlo Park, CA (100% onsite)
- Duration: 12-month contract with extension/possible conversion
- Schedule: Swing shift with weekend flexibility
Key Responsibilities
- Perform instrument and sensor calibrations, verification activities, and documentation.
- Execute QC protocols and support data integrity initiatives.
- Handle material preparation activities including weighing, labeling, packaging, and batch preparation.
- Maintain laboratory inventory, chemical management systems, and overall lab organization.
- Create, update, and follow SOPs for routine laboratory procedures.
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support onboarding and training of new laboratory personnel.
- Assist with validation and qualification of new equipment, instruments, and methods.
- Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and process issues.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
- Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, quality control, or technical environment.
- Strong adherence to SOPs, documentation practices, and laboratory cleanliness standards.
- Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, or basic laboratory software systems.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to perform repetitive hands-on laboratory tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in high-throughput R&D, pilot plant, automation, or robotics-integrated laboratories.
- Familiarity with:
- LIMS
- LES
- MES
- SCADA
- Experience in cleanroom, semiconductor, battery, or analytical chemistry environments.
- Exposure to characterization techniques such as:
- XRD
- SEM/EDS
- TGA/DSC
- BET
- Metrology equipment
- Experience operating powered equipment (pallet jacks, impact wrenches, etc.).