Laboratory Operations Associate

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s nano@stanford facility is seeking a Lab Operations Associate to support day-to-day operations of the Nanopatterning and Flexible Cleanrooms, including direct-write lithography, deposition, etching, and metrology.

The role focuses on general cleanroom operations, inventory management, hazardous waste handling, and safety training for researchers, with opportunities to contribute to equipment upgrades and advanced technique development.

Responsibilities

• General cleanroom operations and upkeep
• Inventory management and hazardous waste handling
• Initial safety training for researchers
• Assist in planning upgrades and new equipment

Job description

WORK SCHEDULE:

Work Schedule: On-site work arrangement; employee is expected to work on-site full-time.

BUDGETED SALARY:

$95,000/yr - $115,000/yr

SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:

nano@stanford is the University’s largest shared experimental research facility, providing access to world-leading expertise and capabilities in nanoscale science and engineering. We serve over 1,400 researchers from Stanford and as well as academic, industrial, and government institutions across the US and globally—spanning fields from medicine and biology to fundamental physics and astronomy. Our nearly 40,000 sq ft of cleanrooms and satellite laboratories house 300+ state-of-the-art instruments for fabricating and characterizing materials and devices. But beyond the equipment, nano@stanford is a vibrant, collaborative research community where innovation thrives. For more information, visit: https://nanolabs.stanford.edu.

POSITION SUMMARY:

nano@stanford is seeking a Lab Operations Associate to support research operations within the Nanopatterning and Flexible Cleanrooms as part of nano@stanford’s nanofabrication facilities. Core equipment include direct-write photo and electron-beam lithography, physical vapor deposition, dry etching, wet chemical processing, and metrology. The successful candidate will be part of a team supporting the day-to-day operations of both cleanrooms. They will be primarily responsible for general cleanroom operations, spanning general lab upkeep, inventory management, and hazardous waste management. They will be a key initial point of contact for many of our researchers to provide initial cleanroom safety training. They may also be responsible for additional equipment primarily in photolithography and metrology. They will provide training and support to researchers, develop and implement advanced techniques, and also be involved in planning for upgrades and new equipment.