R&D Laboratory Operation Specialist

Hitachi, Ltd.; Łódź; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; 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 / home workspace

Spectacles allowance

Company events & team-building

Psychological support program

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician to take full operational ownership of the Łódź testing laboratory, ensuring safety, compliance, efficiency, and organization for multiple R&D teams.

You will manage lab readiness, equipment, HSE compliance, test coordination, and resource planning while driving continuous improvements in laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent technical education.
• Experience in a laboratory, test facility, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Experience managing shared equipment, facilities, or laboratory resources is an advantage.
• Understanding of equipment calibration, maintenance, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on, practical approach with ownership and accountability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day laboratory operations, including access control, readiness, and 5S compliance.
• Coordinate testing activities balancing priorities, resources, and capacity.
• Manage laboratory equipment inventory and calibration/maintenance.
• Review calibration certificates from external service providers.
• Coordinate transportation of test units, including forklift operations as needed.
• Collaborate with R&D, logistics, HSE, and suppliers for smooth operations.
• Create and improve laboratory procedures and operating documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, organization, and performance.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Lab coordination

Equipment calibration

Planning & organization

Forklift operator

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Job description

The Opportunity

As an R&D Laboratory Technician, you will take full operational ownership of the shared R&D testing laboratory in Łódź, ensuring a safe, compliant, efficient, and well-organized environment that supports multiple R&D teams. You will be responsible for laboratory readiness, equipment management, HSE compliance, test coordination, and resource planning, while continuously driving improvements in laboratory operations and effectiveness.

This is a hands-on operational role with a strong focus on Health & Safety, laboratory management, equipment oversight, and coordination of testing activities.

How you'll make an impact

• Ensure compliance with company HSE standards, local regulations, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Organize and maintain laboratory safety training, onboarding activities, and training records for all users.
• Own day-to-day laboratory operations, including access control, laboratory readiness, and adherence to 5S standards.
• Coordinate laboratory testing activities, balancing business priorities, resource availability, and capacity constraints.
• Manage laboratory equipment inventory and oversee calibration, maintenance, servicing, and equipment lifecycle activities.
• Define calibration requirements and review calibration certificates provided by external service providers.
• Coordinate transportation and movement of test units, including forklift operations where required.
• Collaborate with R&D teams, logistics, HSE representatives, and external suppliers to ensure smooth laboratory operations.
• Create, maintain, and improve laboratory procedures, work instructions, and operational documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, organization, and laboratory performance.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent technical education.
• Experience working in a laboratory, test facility, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Experience managing shared equipment, facilities, or laboratory resources is an advantage.
• Understanding of equipment calibration, maintenance, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on, practical approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Valid forklift operator license.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care andlife insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team‑building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.