R&D Lab Operations Specialist — Safe, Efficient Testing

Hitachi; Łódź; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness and wellness programs

Benefits platform with discounts

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home office equipment or allowances

Spectacles and contact lenses up to

Company events and team-building

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Poland Sp. z o.o. is seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician to take full operational ownership of the Łódź shared R&D testing laboratory. You will ensure a safe, compliant, and well‑organized environment that supports multiple R&D teams, overseeing readiness, equipment, HSE, and testing coordination.

This hands‑on role focuses on laboratory management, safety, equipment oversight, and coordinating testing activities to drive improvements in operations and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent education.
• Experience in a laboratory, test facility, manufacturing, or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Experience managing shared equipment, facilities, or laboratory resources is advantageous.
• Understanding of equipment calibration, maintenance, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day laboratory operations, including access control and 5S adherence.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and local laboratory safety requirements.
• Organize safety training, onboarding, and training records for all users.
• Coordinate testing activities, balancing priorities, resources, and capacity.
• Manage laboratory equipment inventory, calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Planning & coordination

Communication skills

Ownership & accountability

Multitask / manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Hitachi Energy Poland Sp. z o.o. is seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician to take full operational ownership of the Łódź shared R&D testing laboratory. You will ensure a safe, compliant, and well‑organized environment that supports multiple R&D teams, overseeing readiness, equipment, HSE, and testing coordination.

This hands‑on role focuses on laboratory management, safety, equipment oversight, and coordinating testing activities to drive improvements in operations and effectiveness.