High-Throughput Lab Technician: Calibrate, QC & SOPs

Periodic Labs; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Periodic Labs is looking for an experienced Laboratory Technician in Menlo Park. The role involves supporting the operations of a high-throughput materials experimentation facility, ensuring lab efficiency through tasks like instrument calibration and quality control.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field, possess strong attention to detail, and be comfortable with both manual tasks and technical contributions. Familiarity with laboratory software and tools is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience in a lab setting.
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs with high standards.
• Experience in physical, repetitive tasks with precision.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration and verification of instruments.
• Execute quality control workflows for data integrity.
• Develop and document SOPs for lab procedures.
• Support new technician training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical curiosity

Communication skills

Efficiency in physical tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

LIMS, LES, MES or SCADA

Job description

Periodic Labs is looking for an experienced Laboratory Technician in Menlo Park. The role involves supporting the operations of a high-throughput materials experimentation facility, ensuring lab efficiency through tasks like instrument calibration and quality control.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field, possess strong attention to detail, and be comfortable with both manual tasks and technical contributions. Familiarity with laboratory software and tools is advantageous.