Research Development Laboratory Technician

Insight Global; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an R&D Lab Technician to support its growing manufacturing technology team in San Leandro, CA. You will work hands-on with lab equipment, execute experiments per established procedures, analyze data with Python or MATLAB, and maintain clear documentation.

This role suits someone with hands-on lab or engineering experience who enjoys working with physical systems and lightweight software tools.

Qualifications

• Hands-on lab or test-bench experience.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Ability to follow written experimental procedures.
• Technical education in engineering or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute experiments according to written protocols and test matrices
• Operate and support multi-component laboratory and test-bench equipment
• Record equipment settings, test conditions, results, and deviations in JIRA and Confluence
• Run established data-analysis workflows and identify or flag anomalies
• Use Python or MATLAB to load, analyze, and visualize experimental data
• Generate standard plots, tables, dashboards, and summaries for weekly R&D review
• Maintain equipment logs, calibration checks, and organized experimental data
• Assist scientists and engineers with R&D testing and experimentation
• Follow established experimental procedures and elevate potential changes or issues to the appropriate team members

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Python

MATLAB

Attention to detail

Procedural discipline

Education

Engineering/Physics coursework

Associate degree with lab exp

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an R&D Lab Technician to support the research and development team of a growing manufacturing technology company in San Leandro, CA. This individual will work hands-on with laboratory/test equipment, execute experiments based on established procedures, analyze test data, and maintain accurate documentation.

This is a strong opportunity for someone with hands-on lab, engineering, or research experience who enjoys working with physical equipment while also using Python or MATLAB to analyze data. The position will support a small R&D team as the company transitions from prototype development toward commercialization of its technology.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and execute experiments according to written protocols and test matrices
• Operate and support multi-component laboratory and test-bench equipment
• Record equipment settings, test conditions, results, and deviations in JIRA and Confluence
• Run established data-analysis workflows and identify or flag anomalies
• Use Python or MATLAB to load, analyze, and visualize experimental data
• Generate standard plots, tables, dashboards, and summaries for weekly R&D review
• Maintain equipment logs, calibration checks, and organized experimental data
• Assist scientists and engineers with R&D testing and experimentation
• Follow established experimental procedures and elevate potential changes or issues to the appropriate team members

Required Skills:

• Hands-on laboratory, research, or test-bench experience through professional work, coursework, or academic research
• Working knowledge of Python or MATLAB for basic data analysis, including loading datasets, plotting, and basic statistics
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Ability to follow written experimental procedures and test protocols
• Technical education or experience such as:
• Bachelor's or graduate-level coursework in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, or
• Associate degree in a technical field with relevant laboratory/test experience, or equivalent hands-on experience

Nice to have Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with basic data science concepts, including supervised learning and scoring metrics
• Experience working with multi-component test-bench systems
• Exposure to Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Exposure to Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gauge R&R
• Experience using JIRA and/or Confluence for technical documentation