Lab Technician

Wonder; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k)

Health/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Discounted meals

Job summary

Wonder is seeking a dependable Lab Technician to maintain our laboratory facilities and support engineering teams in daily operations. You’ll help keep lab spaces organized, fully equipped, and functional so researchers can focus on innovation.

Based in our Boston office (Charlestown, MA), this role requires 42.5 hours per week, 5 days in the office. A competitive compensation package is offered, along with equity, a 401(k), and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; interest in technology, engineering, or robotics is a plus.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational habits.
• Comfort with hand tools, power tools, and performing basic physical assembly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain active/on your feet throughout standard work shifts.
• Proficiency with basic digital tools (e.g., Google Docs/Sheets or basic task management systems).
• Strong communication skills, high reliability, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Workspace Operations & Upkeep: Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization across 2–3 active lab spaces.
• Tool & Facility Stewardship: Ensure tools and materials are organized, returned, and stored after team use.
• Facility Logistics: Handle daily workspace resets, including clearing away excess bulk items, boxes, and materials to building recycling areas to keep floor spaces clear.
• Deliveries & Intake: Serve as the point of contact for daily packages, handling, sorting, and organizing incoming shipments.
• Equipment Maintenance & Care: Learn the operating status of floor machinery, perform routine care checks, and coordinate with external vendor service representatives when technical servicing is required.
• Inventory & Supplies: Assist with logging spare parts, consumables, hardware, and shop supplies to ensure necessary stock is on hand.
• Engineering Project Support: Assist engineers on an as-needed basis with light assembly, part post-processing, prototype setup, and basic task execution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Digital tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

About Wonder

Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.

Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.

Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.

Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.

Within Wonder, the Robotics team is a core pillar of our innovation strategy. We build the automation solutions that help make Wonder’s 'no-compromise' promise possible at scale. Our mission is to use robotics to enable incredible variety and culinary authenticity. By reimagining the kitchen environment, we improve the daily experience of our team members and ensure every customer receives a perfect meal, every time.

The best in the business are coming to Wonder, working every day to make us the destination for every mealtime moment. Join a team of technology, culinary, and logistics pioneers, backed by top-tier venture capitalists, and help us make great food more accessible.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Lab Technician to maintain our laboratory facilities and partner with our engineering and technician teams to support our daily operational workflow. This role serves as the backbone of our lab spaces, ensuring environments remain organized, fully equipped, and functional so engineering teams can focus on innovation.

The Impact You Will Make

• Workspace Operations & Upkeep: Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization across 2–3 active lab spaces.

• Tool & Facility Stewardship: Ensure tools and materials are organized, returned, and stored after team use.

• Facility Logistics: Handle daily workspace resets, including clearing away excess bulk items, boxes, and materials to building recycling areas to keep floor spaces clear.

• Deliveries & Intake: Serve as the point of contact for daily packages, handling, sorting, and organizing incoming shipments.

• Equipment Maintenance & Care: Learn the operating status of floor machinery, perform routine care checks, and coordinate with external vendor service representatives when technical servicing is required.

• Inventory & Supplies: Assist with logging spare parts, consumables, hardware, and shop supplies to ensure necessary stock is on hand.

• Engineering Project Support: Assist engineers on an as-needed basis with light assembly, part post-processing, prototype setup, and basic task execution.

What You Bring to the Table

• High school diploma or equivalent; interest in technology, engineering, or robotics is a plus.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational habits.

• Comfort with hand tools, power tools, and performing basic physical assembly.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain active/on your feet throughout standard work shifts.

• Proficiency with basic digital tools (e.g., Google Docs/Sheets or basic task management systems).

• Strong communication skills, high reliability, and a collaborative mindset.

This role requires 5 days a week in the office and 42.5 hrs/week.

This role is based in our Boston office in Charlestown, MA

Massachusetts: $31.75 per hour

Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

Benefits

The benefits applicable to this role include a competitive compensation package with equity and a 401(k). We also offer a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, company paid short and long term disability coverage, paid time off including flexible time off for exempt employees, paid vacation for non-exempt employees, and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law in addition to paid parental leave, discounted meals and exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands.

Eligibility, effective dates, and available plan options vary by employment classification and location. To learn more about benefits for this role, visit our Careers page here.

A Final Note

At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.