Lab Infrastructure Technician

Xanadu; Toronto; Vor Ort; CAD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

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Equity options

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Xanadu is hiring for a Lab Operations Technician to support R&D by maintaining air drying and vacuum systems, HVAC, and 3D printers. The role requires on-site work in our lab, with involvement in setting up, maintaining and upgrading equipment and documenting procedures.

Ideal candidates bring college-level maintenance background, strong safety awareness, and proven experience with pneumatic networks and high-pressure systems. Equity and benefits are offered.

Qualifikationen

• College level, apprenticeship or equivalent documented industrial maintenance experience.
• Background in setup, maintenance, and expansion of air compressors and pneumatic distribution networks.
• Expertise and safety awareness with high-pressure compressed air systems and vacuum lines.
• Ability to read technical diagrams and select mechanical hardware per pressure specs and threads.
• Strong problem solving and detail orientation; able to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and documentation-writing skills.
• Experience in fast-growing environments with changing priorities.
• Eligible for on-site work in Toronto, Ontario.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and support lab machines and vacuum/pneumatic systems.
• Set up, maintain, and manage pneumatic infrastructure including receiver tanks and lines.
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, and integrate lab vacuum pumps and air dryers.
• Install rigid pneumatic lines and connecting hardware; size fittings for flow/pressure.
• Document standard operating and maintenance procedures.
• Assist teams with tasks like polishing, soldering, and equipment setup.
• Contribute to lab cleanliness and equipment upgrades.
• Join rapid response for lab and facility issues; on-site only.

Kenntnisse

Air compressors and pneumatic networks

High-pressure safety awareness

Technical diagram interpretation

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Documentation writing

Rapid-growth adaptability

Ausbildung

College level / apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

CNC machining

Hand and power tools

Lab equipment handling

Jobbeschreibung

About Xanadu

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators, and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your role and responsibilities

As part of the Lab Operations Team, you will be primarily involved in supporting various projects and sub-teams by expertly completing routine maintenance on various machines. Key responsibilities include supporting R&D operations by maintaining equipment such as air drying and vacuum systems, HVAC systems, and 3D printers. The role involves serving on a rapid response team for lab and facility issues, as well as establishing and documenting standard operating and maintenance procedures. Specific technical duties focus on setting up, maintaining, and managing pneumatic and compressed air infrastructure. This includes assembling receiver tanks with safety components, installing rigid pneumatic lines with connecting hardware, servicing multi-stage air drying systems and filters, sizing mechanical hardware and fittings for flow and pressure needs, and troubleshooting, rebuilding, and integrating lab vacuum pumps.

In addition to the above duties, you will also contribute to:

• Cleaning and organizing the lab
• Performing upgrades on the machines/systems
• Helping to build and set up equipment (racks, tables, machines, etc.)
• Assisting teams with tasks (such as polishing, gold plating, soldering, etc.).

Note that the nature of this job requires you to be fully on-site. Before applying, please make sure that you can commit to this.

Basic qualifications and experience

• College level, apprenticeship or equivalent documented industrial maintenance experience
• Proven background in setup, maintenance, and expansion of air compressors and pneumatic distribution networks
• Proven expertise and strong safety awareness when operating high-pressure compressed air systems and vacuum lines
• Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting technical diagrams and choosing mechanical hardware aligned with pressure specifications, flow metrics, and thread standards
• Strong problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a positive attitude towards work
• Able to work independently
• Highly motivated and eager to learn
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills for creating high-quality documentation
• Experience in a rapid growing environment where priorities can change quickly

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Experience with:
  • Hand and power tools
  • CNC machining
  • Plumbing knowledge
  • Hands-on experience in a lab environment

This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 70,000 - 90,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Our values

Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu.

Learn more about our values here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard.

We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [e-mail].

Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.