Laboratory Technician

BCforward; Redmond; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k

Job summary

BCforward in Redmond, WA is seeking a Lab Operations Technician for a 12-month contract to keep prototyping labs and stations running. This onsite role requires hands-on work with optical, mechanical, electrical, and additive tools, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities include operating assembly and alignment stations, running storage and calibration tasks, maintaining safety, and training engineers on tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a lab, test, or manufacturing technician in an R&D, prototyping, or hardware development environment.
• Associate's degree or technical certificate in engineering or technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting precision lab or process equipment (e.g., dispensing, alignment, metrology, or optical fabrication tools).
• Working knowledge of lab safety: chemical handling and SDS, ESD controls, and laser safety (up to Class 3B/4).
• Experience following and writing SOPs/work instructions and keeping accurate records (equipment logs, calibration, inventory).
• Strong organization and attention to detail; able to manage multiple requests and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate ADTs assembly and alignment stations to support prototype builds.
• Prototyping Tool, R7 MDA Tool, display engine active alignment stations, BDA tool, and Nordson adhesive dispenser operation.
• Run in-house lens fabrication and Rx support: Coburn Surface Generator, Optical Dynamics.
• Q-2100 lens casting and coating, MEI EasyFit Trend edging, Keyence UV laser marking, and Nidek lensometer verification.
• Support display calibration and characterization stations and surface metrology; set up fixtures, collect data, and upload results.
• Operate and maintain rapid-prototyping equipment (3D printers, laser cutter, lab ovens, solder stations); manage print queues and post-processing.
• Own equipment readiness: preventive maintenance, calibration tracking, first-line troubleshooting and repair, and coordinating vendor service.
• Maintain ADT Hub lab inventory and prototype storage.
• Manage lab materials and consumables; track stock and reorder.
• Maintain lab safety and EHS compliance; manage chemical inventory and SDS, laser safety, etc.
• Write and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and tool user guides; train engineers and technicians.
• Support lab capital equipment purchases with documentation and plan lab layouts.

Skills

Lab experience

SOP documentation

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Precision lab equipment

Job description

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Lab Operations Technician for an Opportunity at Onsite - Redmond, WA.

Position Title: Lab Operations Technician

Location: US - Onsite - Redmond, WA

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date, and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Onsite

Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Type: Contract

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

Client Advanced Development Team (ADT) in Reality Labs is looking for a Lab Operations Technician to keep our prototyping labs and Tod stations running. ADT builds AR and smart glasses prototypes

(display engines, eyepieces, monocular display assemblies, and full classes) across several labs and cleanroom. This role owns the darto-day operation, upkeep, and readiness of that equipment: running process tods for builds, keeping tods calibrated and maintained, managing materials and consumables, keeping the lab safe and compliant. and training others on the stations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, and detail-oriented, comfortable with a wide mix of optical, mechanical, electrical, and additive tools, and able to work independently in a fast-moving environment where priorities change often.

Responsibilities

Operate ADTs assembly and alignment stations to support prototype builds, including the R5

Prototyping Tool, R7 MDA Tool, display engine (DE) active alignment and DE lens-panel active alignment stations, the BDA tool, and the Nordson Promus 3-axis adhesive dispenser.

Run in-house lens fabrication and Rx support: Coburn Surface Generator, Optical Dynamics

Q-2100 lens casting and coating, MEI EasyFit Trend edging, Keyence UV laser marking, and Nidek lensometer verification.

Support display calibration and characterization stations (Geo-Cal/GDC and IOT calibration stations, solar simulator) and surface metrology (Keyence VR-6000 profiler): set up fixtures, run data collection to SOP, and organize and upload results. Operate and maintain rapid-prototyping equipment: Bambu XI/XI Carbon, Prusa, andFormlabs SLA 3D printers, Epilog laser cutter, ultrasonic deaner, lab ovens, and solder stations; manage print queues and post-processing.

Own equipment readiness: preventive maintenance, calibration tracking (lastJnext calibrationdates), first-line troubleshooting and repair, and coordinating vendor service, installs, and new-tool bring-up and training.

Keep the ADT Hub lab inventory current (equipment status, location. tod owner, trained users,manuals and SOP links, door-plan pins) and maintain prototype storage and inventory.

Manage lab materials and consumatles (adhesives, solvents/lPA, lens blanks, filament and resin, cleanroom supplies): track stock, reorder, and receive.

Maintain lab safety and EHS compliance: chemical inventory and SDS, fume hoods and

adhesive storage, hazardous waste, laser safety (Class 3B/4 controls, interlocks, signage,PPE), ESD, and cleanroom protocds.

Write and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and tool user guides; train and sign off engineers and technicians on tools and keep training records.

Support lab capital equipment purchases with the required documentation (spec sheets, SDS, manuals, EHS classification) and help plan lab layouts and equipment moves.

Work with ADT engineers and partner teams (RL proto machine shop, TCMD metrology, calibration teams) to route work to the right tool or partner.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a lab, test, or manufacturing technician in an R&D, prototyping, or hardware development environment.
• Associate's degree or technical certificate in an engineering or technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting precision lab or process equipment
• (e.g., dispensing, alignment, metrology, or optical fabrication tools).
• Working knowledge of lab safety: chemu handling and SDS, ESD controls, and laser safety (up to Class 38/4).
• Experience following and writing SOPs/w0rk instructions and keeping accurate records (equipment logs, calibration, inventory).
• Strong organization and attention to detail; able to manage multiple requests and shifting priorities with minimal oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with optical or ophthalmic lens processing (surfacing, casting, coating, edging, lensometry) or optical alignment.
• Experience with camera- or display-based calibration and metrology stations.
• Experience operating and maintaining 3D printers (FDM, SLA) and laser cutting/marking systems.
• Cleanroom experience; familiarity with adhesive dispensing and UV cure processes
• Soldering and basic electronics rework.
• Prior work in AR/VR, consumer electronics, or optics
• Familiarity with inventory or asset tracking tools, Jira, and basic scripting (Python) or Al tods to automate lab workflows.

Must-Have Skills

• Hands—on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting Of precision lab or process equipment in an R&D or prototyping lab.
• Lab safety and compliance: chemical/SDS handling, ESC), and laser safety (class 33/4).
• Organized, accurate documentation: SOPs, equiprnent and calibration logs, and inventory records.

Nice—to—have Skills

• Optical or ophthalmic lens processing, or optical alignment and metrology.

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

• Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward’s is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.