Laboratory Technician

Massachusetts Clean Energy; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and dental plans with 80% premium coverage

Health Reimbursement Account covering 80% of healthcare expenses

Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses

Participation in 401(k) plan

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits

Life Insurance and AD&D benefits up to 1x salary

Paid federal holidays

Flexible sick and vacation leave

Reimbursement for cell phone and commuting expenses

Job summary

A dynamic company in the clean energy sector is seeking a knowledgeable Laboratory Technician to support their innovative water treatment initiatives. In this role, you will operate laboratory equipment, conduct tests, and contribute to impactful environmental solutions. Candidates with a science degree and relevant laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on laboratory experience required.
• Experience with membrane or filter testing preferred.
• Comfort in a laboratory environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory equipment and analytical tools.
• Perform routine characterization testing and compile data.
• Assist with customer water testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory practices

Statistical analysis

Interest in environmental technologies

Education

Relevant degree in a science field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

ZwitterCo is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician for a high-impact role in a rapidly expanding business. The candidate will play a key role in testing and evaluating ZwitterCo’s breakthrough nanofiltration membranes, as well as performing testing for current and prospective customers.

Candidates with experience in environmental or product testing laboratories are encouraged to apply.

About ZwitterCo

Water and wastewater management challenges are more than just headline problems. Issues like global water scarcity, heightened industrial water consumption, and ecosystem stress from improperly discharged effluents are applying economic pressure on all stakeholders in the lifecycle of water. As a result, water is now being prioritized as an issue of public health, environmental welfare, and national security. While the limited infrastructure currently in place to manage this critical resource remains a major risk for the future, public and private resolve to protect our planet are reaching levels not seen in recent memory. The scale of the challenge demands creativity and participation from everyone. At ZwitterCo, we play our part by innovating and implementing groundbreaking solutions.

ZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science – a new class of zwitterionic membrane chemistries – one which is uniquely positioned to treat highly-impaired wastewater. We deliver the treatment performance necessary to have measurable environmental impact and the economic value to be implemented swiftly. ZwitterCo’s mission is to make it practical for industries to reuse water, instead of wasting it, and we have the industry commitments and resources to deliver on that promise. The company has commercial operations in multiple food and beverage and industrial sectors and continues to advance the technology platform to unlock broader water and wastewater applications.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Operating laboratory equipment
• Performing routine characterization testing and compiling data in a clear and organized manner
• Assisting with customer water testing
• Operating analytical tools
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Critical Success Factors

• Methodical approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good laboratory practices and techniques
• Interest in environmental and water technologies

Qualifications

Qualifications

Candidates should have a relevant degree (two or four-year) in a science field and 1+ years of hands-on laboratory experience. Additional qualifications include:

• Experience with routine laboratory testing
• Basic statistical analysis skills (mean, standard deviations, confidence intervals)
• Comfort in a laboratory environment
• Experience with membrane or filter testing (preferred)
• Proficiency in tools such as MS Excel

Benefits are subject to change over time as the organization evolves.

• Health care and dental plans with 80% premium coverage
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) covering 80% of healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses
• Participation in ZwitterCo 401(k) plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Life Insurance and AD&D benefits up to 1x salary
• Paid federal holidays, flexible sick and vacation leave
• Reimbursement for cell phone and some commuting expenses

How to Apply

Email Kathleen Moriarty, People Operations Manager, at [e-mail]