Chemistry Lab Technican (409-1)

SproutsAI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SproutsAI in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a proactive Chemistry Lab Technician to join our Wet Chemical Lab and Workshop. This role focuses on metallurgical materials science, executing critical experiments, analyzing data, and maintaining the lab.

You will design experiments (DOE), prepare chemical solutions, operate analytical instruments (FTIR, Raman, SEM-EDS), and help ensure safe handling of corrosives. A solid chemistry foundation and basic lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a chemistry-related field with hands-on lab experience.
• Experience designing and executing experiments with a clear data-analysis plan.
• Strong safety discipline and routine lab maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on experiments in a wet chemistry lab focusing on metal and coolant failure modes.
• Design and execute DOE plans to test material properties and processes.
• Collect technical data and prepare reports or presentations for engineering teams.
• Prepare chemical solutions and safely handle, store, and dispose of corrosive chemicals.
• Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on lab equipment.
• Proficiency with analytical chemistry instruments and safety protocols.

Skills

Design of Experiments

Data analysis

Lab maintenance

Safety protocols

Analytical chemistry

Materials science

Linux basics

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or related field

Tools

FTIR

Raman

Titration

Ion-selective electrodes

Optical microscopy

Universal testers

Corrosion potentiostat

Particle size analysis

SEM-EDS

Thermal conductivity

Job description

Chemistry Lab Technician

Position Summary

We are looking for a proactive Chemistry Lab Technician to join our newly established Wet Chemical Lab and Workshop. This role is centered on metallurgical materials science and involves the execution of critical experiments, data analysis, and laboratory maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Experimental Execution: Perform hands-on experiments in a wet chemistry laboratory setting with a primary focus on identifying failure modes of metals and coolants used in liquid-cooled datacenter computing equipment.
• Design of Experiments (DOE): Design and execute structured experimental plans to test material properties and processes.
• Data Analysis & Presentation: Collect technical data and prepare clear reports or presentations for the engineering team.
• Chemical Management: Prepare chemical solutions and safely handle, store, and dispose of corrosive chemicals.
• Lab Maintenance: Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on specialized laboratory equipment.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with one or more analytical chemistry and materials science instruments and techniques such as FTIR, Raman, titration, ion-selective electrodes, optical microscopy, universal testers, corrosion potentiostats, particle size analysis, material sample preparation, thermal conductivity, etc. Strong foundational skills in chemical solution preparation and safety protocols. Experience with laboratory equipment preventive maintenance. Ways to Stand out from the Crowd
  • Hands-on experience executing ASTM standard test methods.
  • Experience with high-vacuum physical vapor deposition (PVD) equipment (e.g. sputter and E-beam evaporation).
  • Familiarity with vacuum ovens.
  • Proficiency in scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS).
  • Prior experience working with hardware relevant to the IT industry (e.g., thermal interface materials, cold plates, manifolds, PCB materials).
  • Ability to operate computing equipment in a Linux environment (e.g. write and execute shell scripts, debug terminal error messages, navigate Linux directories, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 0-5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with one or more analytical chemistry and materials science instruments and techniques such as FTIR, Raman, titration, ion-selective electrodes, optical microscopy, universal testers, corrosion potentiostats, particle size analysis, material sample preparation, thermal conductivity, etc. Strong foundational skills in chemical solution preparation and safety protocols. Experience with laboratory equipment preventive maintenance.