Laboratory Technician

Pure Lithium; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Generous vacation time

Parental leave

Weekly lunches

Job summary

Pure Lithium is seeking a hands-on Technician to support our R&D department in a laboratory and glovebox setting in Chicago. You will work with research associates and scientists to perform general lab experiments, follow SOPs, and help with data collection and equipment maintenance.

The role requires attention to detail, safety, and a willingness to learn new tools and techniques. Applicants with 2+ years as a technician or lab assistant and comfort using Jira or MS Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree preferred but not mandatory.
• 2+ years of experience as a technician/lab assistant or similar.
• Willingness to learn new techniques/methods.
• Follow SOPs and lab safety rules.
• Proficient with basic computer tasks (web-based PM software and file management).
• Desire to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Ability to provide engineering/materials solutions to technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Work in a laboratory setting with hazardous chemicals under guidance.
• Follow daily/weekly schedules and complete tasks on time.
• Communicate with managers to receive assigned work.
• Maintain key equipment and keep the lab running smoothly.
• Record and report data to the correct owners.
• Collaborate with senior scientists on multi-week experiments.
• Support safety, organization, and scale-up efforts.

Skills

Lab techniques

Hand tools

Data handling

Willingness to learn

Safety compliance

Jira/MS Office

Education

2-year degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Pure Lithium is currently looking for a hands‑on individual to join our team as a Technician to support our R&D department. This role will involve working in a laboratory and glovebox daily. In this role, individuals will work directly with research associates and scientists to support and carry out general lab experiments. In addition to technical experience, this position requires a willingness to learn new tools, methods, and techniques as needed for the job. The technician will be responsible for following standard operating procedures (SOPs) as well as work in a safe manner following all set out laboratory regulations. The ideal candidate is willing to help with any project when needed, is highly proficient with various hand tools, power tools, and equipment. The job will require handling of hazardous materials so prior laboratory experience is highly valued. The candidate must also be prepared to do repetitive tasks with attention to detail to ensure excellent quality control and reproducibility of data.

Responsibilities

• Work in a laboratory setting with hazardous chemicals (under proper guidance) to carry out tasks.
• Follow daily/weekly schedules and ensure that assigned work is completed on time.
• Communicate with manager(s) routinely to be assigned work.
• Regular maintenance of key equipment and ensure that the lab runs smoothly.
• Handling of data following set out guidelines to ensure it is reported to the correct owners.
• Work with various senior scientists to facilitate multi‑week experiments.
• Support with safety, organization, and scale‑up efforts of the company

Qualifications

• 2-year degree preferred but not mandatory.
• 2+ years of experience working as a technician/lab assistant/mechanic or in a similar capacity.
• Willingness to learn new techniques/methods.
• Requires the applicant to follow all set out laboratory procedures and rules to operate in a safe manner.
• Proficiency in performing basic computer tasks, such as using web‑based project management software (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Office 365) and managing files.
• Desire to work in the fast‑paced, high‑energy environment of a start‑up company.
• Demonstrated ability to provide creative engineering and materials solutions to unique technical problem
• Fully covered health and dental insurance
• Generous vacation time
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Weekly company provided lunches

We seek applicants from all backgrounds, communities, and industries. We are committed to having a team made up of diverse skills, experience, and abilities. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. PureLithium is an equal opportunity employer committed to unlocking innovation and achieving its mission with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Please see our website, www.purelithium.io , for more information

Pure Lithium is a disruptive lithium metal battery technology company led by inventor and lithium expert, CEO Emilie Bodoin. The Company's novel Brine to Battery™ technology combines metal extraction and anode production, unlocking unconventional sources of lithium. The resulting pure lithium metal anode is the core component of our lithium metal battery, a step change improvement over today’s lithium‑ion technology in cell performance, cost, and safety. The battery is free of graphite, cobalt, nickel, and manganese.