Separation Lab Technician II – R&D (6mo)

Airswift; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Lab Technician I for an initial 6-month assignment in Richmond, California, supporting an industrial R&D laboratory focused on hydrocarbon separations. You will work under a team of research engineers and technologists in a safety-conscious environment handling chemicals and involved equipment.

Role involves bench-scale to pilot-scale activities, data collection, instrument calibration, maintenance, and collaboration across the lab to ensure accurate experimental results

Qualifications

• College-level chemistry knowledge and strong mathematical skills.
• Good computer skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Excel for data manipulation and graphing, Word, and analytical instrument software.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify issues and support practical solutions.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a laboratory environment involving chemicals and process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support research and development of physical and chemical separation processes for hydrocarbons across laboratory, bench-scale and potentially pilot-scale activities.
• Prepare separation agents such as solvents, adsorbents and membranes, and evaluate performance using small-scale batch and flow units.
• Operate, troubleshoot, maintain and repair separations test equipment, bench-scale units and laboratory instruments.
• Carry out instrument calibration, preventive maintenance and general laboratory upkeep to maintain a clean, organised and safe environment.
• Compile experimental data, perform basic calculations and support data workup for interpretation by research engineers.
• Assist with fabrication or setup of bench-scale equipment and support non-routine laboratory tasks as required.
• Maintain chemical inventory, support safety inspections, update procedures, order supplies and assist with packing and shipping samples where needed.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Mathematics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Analytical instrument software

Job description

Airswift is seeking a Lab Technician I for an initial 6-month assignment in Richmond, California, supporting an industrial R&D laboratory focused on hydrocarbon separations. You will work under a team of research engineers and technologists in a safety-conscious environment handling chemicals and involved equipment.

Role involves bench-scale to pilot-scale activities, data collection, instrument calibration, maintenance, and collaboration across the lab to ensure accurate experimental results