Senior Technician, Product & Smoke Testing

PerkinElmer; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Senior Technician, Product testing in Richmond, VA, to support cigarette smoke generation, sample prep, and physical characterization for tobacco and nicotine products. The role works in an ISO 17025 accredited lab, guiding Technician staff and ensuring compliant, high‑quality results across smoke, prep, and physical testing.

The incumbent will operate specialized equipment, maintain documentation, and collaborate with analytical scientists to optimize throughput while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant lab experience or an Associate degree with 1+ year.
• Ability to mentor others in a regulated lab environment and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain smoking machines and collection equipment.
• Perform smoke sample prep and support TPM and carbon monoxide analyses.
• Receive, log, and prepare samples for analytical testing with chain-of-custody.
• Perform physical testing including moisture, density, pH, particle size, and dimensions.
• Prepare reagents and consumables for downstream analytical workflows.
• Verify equipment performance and ensure compliance with procedures and ISO 17025.
• Review data and records for accuracy and completeness.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and participate in investigations of deviations.

Skills

Smoking machine operation

Physical characterization

Sample handling and chain-of-custody

Troubleshooting and analysis

Laboratory quality systems (ISO 17025)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in science

Tools

LIMS

ELN / electronic lab notebook

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a Senior Technician, Product testing in Richmond, VA, to support cigarette smoke generation, sample prep, and physical characterization for tobacco and nicotine products. The role works in an ISO 17025 accredited lab, guiding Technician staff and ensuring compliant, high‑quality results across smoke, prep, and physical testing.

The incumbent will operate specialized equipment, maintain documentation, and collaborate with analytical scientists to optimize throughput while