Sr. Lab Technician

Align Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee stock purchase program

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading biomedical company in San Jose is seeking a Sr. Lab Technician to support innovative 3D printing materials development. The role encompasses hands-on lab work, data analysis, and collaboration to advance next-generation materials. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree related to Chemistry or Materials Science, strong analytical skills, and experience in a laboratory setting. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems.
• Hands-on experience with material characterization.
• Willingness to learn new technique skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems or data visualization tools ustvarič.
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory-based research activities like material testing.
• Manage and prioritize tasks to meet project timelines.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports of findings.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data from instrumentation and measurements.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks and documentation.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports to communicate key findings and experimental outcomes.
• Communicate experimental results and observations with engineering teams, seeking feedback and guidance as needed.
• Operate safely and responsibly within a laboratory environment.
• Take initiative in optimizing processes and contributing to technical strategy for material development.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab workflows and implement best practices for efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for material-related issues.
• Assist in evaluating new equipment and technologies for material characterization and testing.

Skills

Hands-on experience with material characterization

Clear and effective communication skills

Ability to support multiple projects

Familiarity with chemistry or resin formulation

Clear communication

Multi-project support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory information management systems

Job description

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Description

Join our 3D Printing Materials R&D team in San Jose, CA as a Senior Lab Technician, supporting innovative material development through hands‑on lab work, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will contribute to new product development with a focus on evaluating new formulations and device characterization. You will play a key role in advancing next‑generation 3D printing materials that enable cutting‑edge applications in healthcare and consumer products.

Role Expectations

• Support product development activities under the supervision of technical staff.
• Conduct laboratory‑based research activities, including material testing and device characterization.
• Manage and prioritize tasks effectively to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data from instrumentation and measurements.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks and documentation.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports to communicate key findings and experimental outcomes.
• Communicate experimental results and observations with engineering teams, seeking feedback and guidance as needed.
• Operate safely and responsibly within a laboratory environment.
• Take initiative in optimizing processes and contributing to technical strategy for material development.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab workflows and implement best practices for efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for material‑related issues.
• Assist in evaluating new equipment and technologies for material characterization and testing.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with chemistry or resin formulation.
• Hands‑on experience with material characterization or process techniques.
• Willingness to learn new technique skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems or data visualization tools ustvarič.
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.

Complementary Skills

• 4+ years of experience in material research.
• Knowledge of photopolymers.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot experimental challenges and propose creative solutions.
• Comfortable presenting findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Pay Transparency

If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.

General Benefits

Align offers a full range of benefits to full‑time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options such as Health Savings Accounts.
• Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera products after 90 days of employment.
• Backup child / elder care and access to a வந்த caregiving concierge.
• Family forming benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Breast milk delivery and lactation support services.
• Employee Assistance Program.
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• BNP 401(k) plan with up to 50% company match up to 6% of eligible earnings.
• Employee stock purchase option program.
• Paid vacation accr მნიშვნელოვანია and paid time off policies.
• Paid sick leave and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks (subject to tenure).
• Other voluntary insurance options and benefits as available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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