Laboratory Technician 2

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross, Inc. in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a Laboratory Technician 2 on a contract basis to support the Legacy Navigation Integration & Test department.

You will assist with test setups, manage equipment assets, coordinate calibration, and provide hands-on support during test execution on-site. Requirements include a high school diploma with two years of relevant experience, ability to follow procedures and safety guidelines, and the ability to obtain an active US Government Secret

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus two years of relevant experience.
• Experience in an engineering lab, test environment, or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to follow written procedures, engineering instructions, and safety guidelines accurately.
• Basic understanding of hand tools, test equipment, and mechanical/electrical hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for managing equipment, documentation, and test setups.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in managing and tracking test equipment assets, including inventory updates and documentation.
• Assist as a regular point of contact for routine engineering lab operations and readiness needs.
• Coordinate repair activities for malfunctioning or damaged test equipment, including preparing documentation, submitting service requests, and tracking status to closure.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair of tools and test equipment with internal and external resources.
• Prepare test setups program testing, including staging hardware and configuring fixtures, cables, and instrumentation.
• Maintain organized test areas, ensuring tools and equipment are stored, labeled, and handled in accordance with procedures.
• Communicate equipment status, calibration schedules, and issues to engineers and test leads in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with engineering, test, and program management to understand upcoming test needs and ensure lab capabilities and configurations are aligned.

Skills

Lab operations

Documentation

Electrical/mechanical basics

Outlook/Excel/SharePoint

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

US Citizenship

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical coursework in electronics/mechanics

Job description

Chipton‑Ross is seeking multiple Laboratory Technician 2's for a contract opportunity in Woodland Hills, CA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• High school diploma, plus two years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in an engineering lab, test environment, or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to follow written procedures, engineering instructions, and safety guidelines accurately.
• Basic understanding of hand tools, test equipment, and mechanical/electrical hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for managing equipment, documentation, and test setups.
• Ability to work in a lab or shop environment, including lifting and moving equipment as required.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineers and technicians.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Government Secret Level security clearance.
• US Citizenship
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA

Position Responsibilities:

Looking for a Laboratory Technician 2 to support our Legacy Navigation Integration & Test department. As a member of the Integration & Test department you'll get to support test operations by managing and tracking test equipment assets, coordinating calibration and maintenance of tools, and assisting with test preparation for complex systems. This role works closely with engineers to stage hardware, configure test setups, and provide hands-on support during test execution to ensure accurate data collection and efficient test workflows. This position will serve on-site at Woodland Hills, CA.

• Assisting in managing and tracking test equipment assets, including inventory updates and documentation.
• Assist as a regular point of contact for routine engineering lab operations and readiness needs.
• Coordinate repair activities for malfunctioning or damaged test equipment, including preparing documentation, submitting service requests, and tracking status to closure.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair of tools and test equipment with internal and external resources.
• Prepare test setups program testing, including staging hardware and configuring fixtures, cables, and instrumentation.
• Maintain organized test areas, ensuring tools and equipment are stored, labeled, and handled in accordance with procedures.
• Communicate equipment status, calibration schedules, and issues to engineers and test leads in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with engineering, test, and program management to understand upcoming test needs and ensure lab capabilities and configurations are aligned.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Some technical coursework or vocational training in electronics, mechanics, or engineering technology.
• Understanding of electrical and/or mechanical drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Experience supporting setup and execution of tests on complex systems.
• Experience working with and troubleshooting legacy Windows operating systems and Linux.
• Working knowledge of ESD handling, safety practices, and test lab best practices.

Required Education:

High School Diploma/GED is required.

School must be accredited.

Work Hours:

9/80 workweek. Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA.

Additional:

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.