Senior Lab Technologist

Belcan; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan seeks a Senior Laboratory Technologist to support research, prototype fixture development, and testing in our Materials Science laboratories in Norwood, MA. The role emphasizes hands-on electromechanical systems, instrumentation, electronics, and machining expertise.

The successful candidate will design and maintain test setups, troubleshoot equipment, assist with testing activities, and ensure safe, efficient lab operations while collaborating with researchers across programs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics or related field.
• At least 10 years hands-on experience in lab, testing, or engineering environments.
• Experience with laboratory safety practices and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, modify, and maintain laboratory equipment and test setups.
• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Support testing activities, data collection, and development of test procedures.
• Fabricate custom fixtures and test apparatus to support research projects.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and lab operations.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety requirements and best practices.
• Contribute innovative solutions to technical challenges.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics or related field

Tools

SEM/EDS (materials characterization)

XRF

Optical microscopy

Data acquisition systems

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

The Senior Laboratory Technologist provides technical support for research, prototype fixture development, and testing activities within the Materials Science laboratories. This position requires extensive hands‑on experience in electromechanical systems, laboratory instrumentation, electronics, and machine shop equipment. The successful candidate will work closely with research scientists to build and maintain test setups, troubleshoot equipment, support testing activities, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of laboratory facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent practical experience in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands‑on experience supporting laboratory, testing, manufacturing, or engineering environments.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in the installation, fabrication, operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems, industrial piping systems, machine shop equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Demonstrated ability to design, assemble, modify, and repair laboratory equipment and experimental test apparatus.
• Experience with, or the ability to learn materials characterization techniques, including scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), X‑ray fluorescence (XRF), optical microscopy, and related analytical methods.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and procedures.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, modify, and maintain laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and experimental test setups.
• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Support testing activities, data collection, and development of test procedures.
• Fabricate custom fixtures and test apparatus to support research projects.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and laboratory operations.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety requirements and best practices.
• Contribute innovative and practical solutions to technical and experimental challenges.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, hands‑on technologist with strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple research programs in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.