Senior Laboratory Technician - Optics

Cambium; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Descripción de la vacante

This hands-on role offers training and mentorship, with responsibilities evolving as the company grows. You will diagnose electronics issues, operate measurement tools, and ensure safe, accurate lab practice in an aeronautical context.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years in a lab or industry setting.
• Desire to learn and work in a hands-on role.
• Detail oriented, meticulous and patient working style.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to government contracts.

Responsabilidades

• Follow written/verbal instructions with high attention to detail for lab tasks.
• Support development of new processes, tools and techniques with the Engineering team.
• Carefully weigh and mix ingredients for lab samples.
• Operate computer systems for testing and data capture.
• Diagnose and resolve electronics issues like wiring faults or malfunctions.
• Participate in R&D problem-solving with an open mind.
• Visually inspect optics for cleanliness/defects using a microscope.
• Clean optical components, wash glassware, and maintain lab space.
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to safety culture.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Data recording

Troubleshooting

Safety culture

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

UV-Vis spectrometer

NMR

Spectrophotometer

Fluorometer

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Lab Technician (Optic Electrical)

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview: Cambium is seeking a collaboration-oriented, results-driven Lab Technician to join the optical materials innovation and scale-up team, bridging the gap between new materials discoveries and high-performance commercial applications. You’ll work closely with scientists and engineers to contribute to research and testing activities in the development of laser protection of optical products. This will be a hands‑on role, and you will be involved in the entire process. We will provide training and mentorship every step of the way. As Cambium experiences rapid growth, the responsibilities of this role are expected to evolve. This will require the ability to solve technical problems, both independently and as part of a team, in developing new products and new manufacturing processes for operation in an aeronautical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Expertise:

• Follow written and verbal instructions with excellent attention to detail to precisely carry out a wide range of laboratory tasks
• Ability to provide feedback in the development of new processes, tools and techniques working with the Engineering team
• Carefully weigh and mix ingredients to prepare samples for lab testing
• Operate computer systems for testing and provide data
• Experience diagnosing and resolving electronics issues such as wiring faults, loose connections, or equipment malfunctions
• Participate in a wide range of R&D problem‑solving activities with an open mind and desire to learn
• Ability to visually inspect optics for cleanliness/defects using a microscope
• Clean optical component, wash chemistry glassware, and clean the laboratory space
• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to our culture of safety

2. Physical requirements

• Standing and/or sitting workstations
• Lifting 5-10 lbs regularly if needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate with 3+ years’ experience working in a laboratory or industry setting
• Have a strong desire to learn and be willing to work in a hands‑on role
• Detail oriented, meticulous, and patient working style
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• NOTE - Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

Other Desirable Qualifications:

• Operate analytical equipment such as UV-Vis spectrometer, NMR, spectrophotometer, fluorometer, and other optical analysis instruments ( expertise not required)
• Comfortable using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and basic circuit tools to troubleshoot and repair lab instrumentation
• A plus if have worked with sensor or optical component testing
• Experience in bonding, wire bonding, machining, or environmental testing (temperature cycling, vibe test, etc).
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information

Compensation: Cambium offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan. This includes excellent medical/dental/vision benefits, and a matching 401(k) plan.