R&D Lab Support

Innova Solutions Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Health saving account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sick time

Paid leaves as required by law

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking an R&D Lab Support Technician in Houston to prepare materials, assist with test setups, and keep the lab organized for efficient experiments.

You will work with R&D engineers and technicians, performing sample prep, documentation, and material handling while following safety and environmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training is a plus.
• Laboratory, manufacturing or technical support experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test specimens by cleaning, labeling, and staging materials.
• Assist with test setups, changeovers, and teardown activities.
• Transport samples and materials between preparation, testing and storage areas.
• Maintain records and perform basic equipment checks.

Skills

Lab support

Measurement basics

Documentation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Windows-based apps

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows-based applications

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for aR&D Lab Support Technician

Position type: Full-time, Contract Duration: 6 months

Location: Houston Texas 77050

About the Role

As an R&D Lab Support Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Research & Development team by ensuring test materials, equipment, and workspaces are prepared and ready for action. In this hands‑on role, you'll contribute to the successful execution of mechanical and materials testing by assisting with sample preparation, test setup, material movement, documentation, and laboratory organization. Working alongside R&D engineers and laboratory technicians, you'll help create a seamless testing environment where innovation can thrive while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, environmental responsibility, and ethics.

What You'll Do

Support Testing Excellence

• Prepare test specimens by cleaning, labeling, organizing, and staging materials for upcoming evaluations.
• Assist with laboratory test setups, changeovers, and post-test teardown activities.
• Ensure fixtures, tooling, and consumables are properly prepared and available when needed.
• Conduct dimensional checks using basic measurement instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.

Keep Operations Running Smoothly

• Safely transport samples, equipment, and testing materials between preparation, testing, and storage areas.
• Support material handling activities to ensure a streamlined laboratory workflow.
• Help maintain laboratory readiness by organizing tools, materials, and workspaces.

Drive Accuracy & Compliance

• Assist with documentation activities, including maintaining test records and organizing laboratory paperwork.
• Perform routine visual inspections and basic equipment checks, promptly reporting any issues.
• Adhere to established laboratory procedures, safety policies, and environmental regulations at all times.

Be a Reliable Team Partner

• Collaborate with R&D professionals and laboratory technicians to support daily testing activities.
• Provide general operational support that contributes to efficient, productive, and successful laboratory operations.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training, coursework, or laboratory experience is a strong advantage.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, industrial, or technical support environment is preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Comfortable working with tools, materials, and test samples in a laboratory or industrial setting.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to work hands‑on with testing equipment under guidance.
• Familiarity with Windows‑based applications and basic data entry/documentation tasks.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn, support others, and take direction effectively.
• Physically capable of standing, walking, lifting, and moving materials throughout the workday.

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W‑2 basis.

Pay Range

Pay Range*: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre‑paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• Other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Innova Solutions

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

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