Project Technician: Precision Lab & Automation

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, located in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Project Technician to support highly skilled work under supervision, performing cleaning, maintenance, and calibration of critical facilities and equipment requiring precise manual dexterity and attention to detail. The role involves documenting work, conducting tests with complex lab equipment, and operating automated systems.

A minimum Associate’s degree is required, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and eligibility for a government security

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree in engineering or science; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• In lieu of college degree, two years of technical schooling may be substituted.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience if education is met; 15 years if not.

Responsibilities

• With limited or no supervision, documents work in handwritten form or using computer-based software.
• Performs scientific experiments and/or tests with complex laboratory equipment independently or with senior personnel.
• Applies analytic and test experience in acceptance procedures with senior personnel.
• Programs computer controlled automated and semi-automated equipment.
• Mentor or train junior technicians as needed.
• Other temporary assignments at supervisor's discretion.

Skills

MS Windows

Documentation

Attention to detail

Laboratory equipment operation

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in engineering or science

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Computer-controlled equipment

Job description

Draper, located in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Project Technician to support highly skilled work under supervision, performing cleaning, maintenance, and calibration of critical facilities and equipment requiring precise manual dexterity and attention to detail. The role involves documenting work, conducting tests with complex lab equipment, and operating automated systems.

A minimum Associate’s degree is required, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and eligibility for a government security