Advanced Battery Lab Technician

South 8; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid vacation

Job summary

South 8 Technologies in San Diego's Bay Park area is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support core lab activities, including building components for battery test cells, operating lab equipment, and performing small pilot runs of cells. The role requires independence, strong procedural execution, and effective communication in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will work primarily in a wet lab, safely handling chemicals and equipment, with responsibilities spanning setup, data

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with chemical and hazardous material handling best practices.
• Familiarity with basic electrical wiring, soldering.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and succeed in an environment with competing demands.
• Ability to perform repetitive work according to established procedures.
• Basic machining experience (drill press, band saw, sanding).
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Dexterous – able to safely grasp, move, or assemble small objects.
• An aptitude for learning new things and a keen eye for improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Support scientists and engineers with preparation, setup, assembly, testing of various tasks.
• Follow written procedures to test and/or assemble components into battery cells.
• Operate cell fabrication equipment such as various welders and electrolyte injection equipment.
• Prepare electrolyte mixtures for pilot cell fabrication.
• Operate basic machining tools such as band saw, drill press, etc.
• Operate mechanical test systems for routine testing of new materials and components.
• Accurately and comprehensively record data.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as gloveboxes, multi-meters, high pressure regulators, etc.Maintain an organized and functional laboratory workspace with general lab duties such as stocking laboratory consumables, electrical wiring, cleaning, etc.
• Follow protocols for safe handling of materials and chemicals.
• Other duties deemed necessary by the company.
• Deliver epic High Fives.

Skills

Lab experience

Wet lab

Electrical wiring

Soldering

Hazardous materials handling

Dexterity

Lift 35 lbs

Standing for long

Learning aptitude

Tools

Band saw

Drill press

Gloveboxes

Multi-meters

Welders

Electrolyte injection equipment

Job description

South 8 Technologies in San Diego's Bay Park area is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support core lab activities, including building components for battery test cells, operating lab equipment, and performing small pilot runs of cells. The role requires independence, strong procedural execution, and effective communication in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will work primarily in a wet lab, safely handling chemicals and equipment, with responsibilities spanning setup, data