R&D Laboratory Operation Specialist

Hitachi; Łódź; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness and wellness programs

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Equipment for working from home

Spectacles and contact lenses"

Company events and team-building

Psychological support program

Free parking available

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Poland Sp. z o.o. seeks an R&D Laboratory Technician to take full operational ownership of the Łódź shared R&D testing lab, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.

You will oversee readiness, equipment, HSE, test coordination, and resource planning while driving continuous improvements. This hands-on role focuses on laboratory management, safety, equipment oversight, and coordinating testing activities across multiple R&D teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required.
• 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 calibration, maintenance, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Hands‑on, practical approach with ownership and accountability.
• Strong communication with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple projects.
• Valid forklift operator license.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day laboratory operations including access control and 5S adherence.
• Coordinate laboratory testing activities balancing priorities and capacity.
• Manage laboratory equipment inventory, calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle.
• Define calibration requirements and review external certificates.
• Collaborate with R&D, logistics and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
• Create and improve laboratory procedures and work instructions.
• Drive improvements in safety, efficiency, and performance.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Planning & coordination

Communication

Ownership & accountability

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Forklift operation

5S methodology

Job description

Location: Lodz, Lodz, Poland

Job ID: R0137485

Date Posted: 2026-08-03

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.