Laboratory Technician

ProEquip; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Hadrian, a nonprofit in Berkeley, seeks an organized Laboratory Technician to support the build-out and daily operations of the new Berkeley facility. You will ensure safe, efficient lab functioning and support a rigorous scientific program in a high-performance environment.

This onsite, full-time role reports to the R&D Operations Leader in Berkeley. The ideal candidate values operational excellence, autonomy, and contributing to a growing startup-like laboratory build-out.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, qualifying, and operating complex analytical or testing instrumentation.
• Strong organizational skills and track record of building SOPs, calibration records, PM programs, and LIMS documentation.
• Ability to work autonomously with remote leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication with timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility build-out, installation, qualification, and commissioning of instrumentation.
• Maintain SOPs, records, inventory, and sample chain of custody.
• Support lab information management system usage and data integrity.
• Coordinate external partners, vendors, and visiting collaborators.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance across activities.

Skills

Instrumentation management

Project coordination

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or related field

5+ years laboratory management experience

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Hadrian is a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that civilization can withstand and recover from severe biological crises, including AI-enabled pandemics.

Hadrian models severe biological crisis scenarios and then delivers the capabilities needed to withstand them, including crisis preparedness and response infrastructure, and highly effective protective equipment, centered on respiratory protection.

Hadrian defends all the systems civilization depends on, across every level of society, including states, industries, organizations, and individuals.

Hadrian is rapidly building the organization needed to deliver this work. It has assembled a highly experienced team, established a strong network of advisors and partners, secured substantial funding, and is nearing completion of a cutting-edge R&D facility.

If you want to help solve one of humanity’s greatest problems and work alongside capable and committed colleagues, Hadrian may be right for you.

About the Role & Team

We are seeking an organized and trustworthy Laboratory Technician to support the build-out and day-to-day operations of our new Berkeley facility. The Laboratory Technician will ensure the facility operates safely and efficiently, and supports a rigorous scientific program.

This role is well suited to a candidate who takes pride in operational excellence, is comfortable working with significant autonomy, and finds satisfaction in building and running a high-performance technical operation.

This is an Onsite, Full-Time role based in Berkeley, CA reporting to the R&D Operations Leader. Travel requirements are minimal.

What You Will Do

No two days look exactly alike, but here's the core of what you'll own:

Facility Build-Out and Commissioning

• Support facility build out by managing contractors and equipment vendors, including procurement, installation, qualification, and commissioning of a broad instrumentation suite encompassing automated filter testers, respirator fit testing systems, environmental chambers, SMPS/CPC aerosol instrumentation, tensile testers, materials characterization equipment, prototyping tools, high-speed video systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Continuously support various utility requirements including compressed air, electrical service, and HVAC, and ensure the facility meets all applicable safety and regulatory standards.
• Support equipment qualification documentation, calibration schedules, and execute preventive maintenance programs.

Daily Laboratory Operations

• Maintain an uncompromising focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance as the foundation of all laboratory activity.
• Follow and assist in developing standard operating procedures for all major laboratory functions and maintain accurate records, inventory, and sample chain of custody documentation.
• Support ongoing use of the laboratory information management system.

Research Support

• Support execution of applied research programs spanning filter performance, N95 reusability, respirator fit testing, environmental aging, and aerosol transmission studies.
• Coordinate equipment scheduling across concurrent research workstreams and serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, vendors, and visiting collaborators.

Must Have

• Demonstrated experience managing the installation, qualification, and routine operation of complex analytical or testing instrumentation.
• Strong organizational skills and a proven track record of building rigorous operational systems including SOPs, calibration records, preventive maintenance programs, and LIMS or equivalent documentation platforms.
• Proven ability to operate reliably and professionally with significant autonomy under remote leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to honest and timely reporting.

Nice to Have

• Experience in respiratory protection, filtration science, aerosol science, or industrial hygiene.
• Familiarity with NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84 or OSHA respiratory protection standards under 29 CFR 1910.134.
• Hands-on experience with aerosol generation and measurement, particulate and filtration testing, materials characterization instrumentation, or related technical equipment.
• Prior experience contributing to a greenfield or startup laboratory build-out.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline such as mechanical engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field.
• Five or more years of hands-on laboratory management experience including direct supervision of technical staff.

Additional Information

Pay Range: The expected base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 per year. Actual base pay will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and geographic location.

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• flexible PTO

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hadrian is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we collect personal information from applicants solely for recruitment purposes and do not sell applicant data.