Hands-on ICP-MS Lab Technician for Nanoscience R&D

Subsense; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Subsense is seeking a Laboratory Technician, ICP-MS to join our Nanoscience team in a fast-paced R&D lab. You will operate and maintain ICP-MS instrumentation, prepare samples and calibration solutions, and ensure data quality through rigorous QC and documentation.

The role requires hands-on experience with ICP-MS, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining ICP-MS instrumentation.
• Experience working in a chemistry, analytical, materials, or research laboratory.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow analytical procedures consistently.
• Experience with sample preparation and preparation of standards, reagents, and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Operate ICP-MS instrumentation for routine and experimental trace-element analysis.
• Prepare samples, standards, blanks, and calibration solutions using clean-lab practices.
• Perform instrument calibration, tuning, quality-control checks, and system suitability testing.
• Execute established ICP-MS methods and support development, optimization, and validation of new analytical methods.
• Process, review, and document analytical data, including calibration curves and QC results.
• Identify anomalous results and assist with troubleshooting instrument-related issues.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and instrument logs.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Chemistry degree

Lab experience

Tools

ICP‑MS

ICP‑OES

Job description

Subsense is seeking a Laboratory Technician, ICP-MS to join our Nanoscience team in a fast-paced R&D lab. You will operate and maintain ICP-MS instrumentation, prepare samples and calibration solutions, and ensure data quality through rigorous QC and documentation.

The role requires hands-on experience with ICP-MS, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.