Laboratory Operations Technician

Insight Global; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Insight Global in San Francisco seeks a Laboratory Operations Technician to support lab- and pilot-scale processing of advanced battery materials. You will prepare materials, prototype, and operate manual and semi-automated equipment in a dry-room environment.

You will cut, coat, laminate, punch, and laser-cut parts, perform in-process quality checks, record data, and support safety and equipment maintenance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Hands-on experience with materials processing, conversion, or lamination equipment.
• Battery cell or pack prototyping experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work in a dry-room environment and safely handle solvents and electrolytes.
• Basic data entry and documentation skills; familiarity with data-logging software is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to support equipment setup and maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Effective communication and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Operate and maintain lab material conversion equipment, including roll cutters, slot-die coaters, lamination presses, laser cutters, and punches.
• Prepare materials for prototyping, including mixing, laminating, and adhesion processes.
• Support dry-room operations, including solvent handling and electrolyte filling.
• Perform in-process quality checks and record process data in logs and software systems.
• Assist with equipment setup, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration.
• Safely handle chemicals and follow standard operating procedures and environmental protocols.
• Collaborate with technical teams to provide feedback on process performance and sample quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of material conversion workflows and laboratory operations.

Connaissances

Laboratory operations

Material processing

Equipment operation

Data logging

Safety compliance

Formation

High school diploma

Technical associate degree preferred

Outils

Roll cutter

Slot-die coater

Lamination press

Laser cutter

Punches

Description du poste

Pay Range: 20-50/hr depending on years of experience

Role

The Laboratory Operations Technician will support lab- and pilot-scale processing of advanced battery materials. This role focuses on material preparation, conversion, lamination, and prototyping using both manual and semi-automated equipment. The technician will perform operations such as cutting, slot-die coating, lamination, punching, and laser cutting, while supporting dry-room operations, electrolyte handling, and in-process quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laboratory material conversion equipment, including roll cutters, slot-die coaters, lamination presses, laser cutters, and punches.
• Prepare materials for prototyping, including mixing, laminating, and adhesion processes.
• Support dry-room operations, including solvent handling and electrolyte filling.
• Perform in-process quality checks and record process data in logs and software systems.
• Assist with equipment setup, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration.
• Safely handle chemicals and follow standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and environmental protocols.
• Collaborate with technical teams to provide feedback on process performance and sample quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of material conversion workflows and laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with materials processing, conversion, or lamination equipment. Relevant backgrounds may include printing, adhesives, composites, film, or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Battery cell or pack prototyping experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work in a dry-room environment and safely handle solvents and electrolytes.
• Basic data entry and documentation skills; familiarity with data-logging software is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to support equipment setup and maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and perform repetitive assembly tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks requiring dexterity and precision.Ability to wear required PPE and work in dry-room or other controlled‑environment conditions.
• Onsite, hands‑on laboratory and pilot‑line environment.
• Day shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Swing shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM