Lab & Research Support Technician

Georgia Institute of Technology; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support operation and maintenance of an academic or research lab. You will perform analyses, set up and operate equipment, maintain supplies, and ensure safe, accurate data collection.

Key responsibilities include routine mechanical and environmental tests, basic machining, data recording with Excel, and generating simple test reports. This role offers opportunities to grow within a collaborative, research-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational diploma.
• Up to two years of job-related experience.
• Working knowledge of lab instrumentation and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and environmental tests.
• Set up and operate equipment; monitor and record data.
• Perform basic machining with tools such as saws, drill press, mill.
• Maintain and repair lab equipment.
• Prepare basic test reports.

Skills

Instrumentation

Lab equipment

Inventory management

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Georgia Tech in Atlanta is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support operation and maintenance of an academic or research lab. You will perform analyses, set up and operate equipment, maintain supplies, and ensure safe, accurate data collection.

Key responsibilities include routine mechanical and environmental tests, basic machining, data recording with Excel, and generating simple test reports. This role offers opportunities to grow within a collaborative, research-driven environment.