Laboratory Technician

Solvus Global; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Solvus Global in Worcester, MA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic R&D group. You will perform ad hoc testing, sample preparation, and a range of chemical processing and analytical techniques in a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with senior staff, you will help refine procedures, manage lab inventory, ensure safety compliance, and document experimental conditions and results to support engineering analysis and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
• Ability to manage ad hoc tasks in a dynamic, non-repetitive lab setting.
• Willingness to assist in method trials and procedure refinement.
• Strong attention to detail in recording test results and observations.

Responsibilities

• Execute chemical processing and analytical techniques (ICP, etching, leaching, encapsulation, plating, milling).
• Contribute to method trials and refine procedures when SOPs are not established.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure equipment audit readiness.
• Document experimental conditions and test results with precision.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Task management

Communication

Safety compliance

Tools

ICP analysis

Etching

Leaching

Encapsulation

Plating

Milling

Sample preparation

ICP-MS

ICP-AES

FTIR

SEM

XRD

GC-MS

HPLC

Job description

Solvus Global is a small technology innovation business focused on solving problems in the materials and manufacturing space. We are a diverse team of engineers & scientists dedicated to leveraging our Knowledge Capital to develop critical solutions for our customers. Often, those solutions have much greater impact than just one organization and so we focus our innovations on Enterprise Solutions. Our team spins out core technology areas into standalone startups ready to build a team, raise capital, and launch a product/service that solves a critical challenge across entire market domains in materials & manufacturing.

The Opportunity with Solvus Global Is…

Dynamic, Engaging, Cross-Disciplinary, Cutting-Edge, Flexible, EMPOWERING

We are seeking an adaptable, detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our central R&D group in Worcester, MA. Unlike traditional, repetitive lab environments, this role supports a dynamic R&D pipeline characterized by ad hoc testing, custom sample preparation, and non- standard trial execution

Working closely with senior technical staff, you will execute a diverse array of chemical processing and analytical techniques, including ICP analysis, etching, leaching, encapsulation, plating, milling, and sample preparation. Beyond standard laboratory testing, you will play a key role in method trials and requirements gathering, helping to refine or build new procedures when existing SOPs are not fully established. You will also maintain laboratory inventory, manage chemical handling, keep equipment audit-ready, and ensure precise documentation of experimental conditions and test results. This opportunity is ideal for an agile technician or scientist who thrives on variety, fast- paced problem solving, and continuous technical growth.

Required Attributes & Skills

• Must be a US Person according to FAR22 CFR 120.15.
• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Strong ability to thrive in a dynamic, non-repetitive work environment, manage ad hoc tasks, balance changing priorities, and organize daily testing activities.
• Willingness and capability to assist in method trials, requirements gathering, and procedure refinement when standard testing protocols are not yet established.
• Ability and desire to learn and execute diverse chemical analysis and material processing techniques (e.g., ICP, etching, leaching, encapsulation, plating, milling, sample prep).
• Exceptional attention to detail in recording test results, experimental conditions, and observations to support both engineering analysis and audit compliance.
• Proactive approach to maintaining lab inventory (chemicals, supplies, consumables), keeping work areas organized, and upholding strict safety protocols (OSHA, ISO).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the judgment to communicate unexpected test results or operational issues promptly to senior technical staff.

Advantageous Attributes & Skills

• Prior hands-on experience with elemental analysis (ICP-AES or ICP-MS) or other analytical instrumentation (FTIR, SEM, XRD, GC-MS, HPLC).
• Practical experience in chemical handling, chemical inventory software, and specialized wet processes (etching, leaching, or electroplating).
• Familiarity with chemical handling, waste disposal regulations, and chemical inventory management.

Location: Worcester, MA

Pay Range: $23 ~ $30 / hour

Disclosure Statement: This salary range is a good-faith estimate, and the final offer will be based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, skills, and our internal equity analysis.

Solvus Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.