Soil Lab Technician - High-Throughput Chemistry

EarthOptics; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan + Employer Match up to 4%

Accrued paid time off

Candidate Referral Program

Above and Beyond Bonus Program

Accommodation support for applicants

Job summary

EarthOptics is seeking a Production Technician to join the Chemistry team in our Emeryville, CA laboratory. This part-time, non-exempt role supports soil processing and chemistry workflows in a high-throughput environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1+ years in a lab or production setting preferred. You’ll operate lab equipment, maintain clean spaces, document activities, and collaborate with teammates to advance sustainable agriculture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a laboratory, production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs with accuracy and consistency.
• Strong attention to detail in high-throughput work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Basic knowledge of lab safety and equipment operation.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Standing, walking, sitting and manual dexterity required; Lab work in a controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, organized, compliant lab spaces.
• Execute daily soil processing and chemistry workflows per SOPs.
• Receive, sort, label, and prepare soil samples for analysis.
• Operate and monitor laboratory equipment (ovens, grinders, seals, scales).
• Perform routine lab support tasks and restock glassware and consumables.
• Load, operate, and maintain dishwashing equipment with proper cycles.
• Prepare and restock laboratory materials and reagents.
• Support sample extraction workflows and post-processing cleanup.
• Dispose of laboratory waste per safety guidelines.
• Monitor inventory and notify when supplies need reordering.
• Record production data and complete documentation accurately.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Adhere to safety protocols for high-temperature materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional lab teams to improve workflow.

Skills

Follow SOPs

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Laboratory safety

Mechanical aptitude

Adaptability

Communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Chemistry/biology coursework

Job description

EarthOptics is seeking a Production Technician to join the Chemistry team in our Emeryville, CA laboratory. This part-time, non-exempt role supports soil processing and chemistry workflows in a high-throughput environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1+ years in a lab or production setting preferred. You’ll operate lab equipment, maintain clean spaces, document activities, and collaborate with teammates to advance sustainable agriculture.