Sr. Lab Technician

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- is seeking a Senior Lab Technician to manage lab operations, oversee equipment maintenance, and ensure chemical inventory control in a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate with EHS teams, document usage, maintain safety protocols, and support GPUs/SoCs lab machines.

A Bachelor’s in a related field and 5–7 years in lab settings are preferred. This role emphasizes hands-on hardware support, data analysis, and clear written reporting, with strong safety culture and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience maintaining chemical inventory in biology, chemistry, or related discipline.
• Background in general mechanical engineering.
• Experience with laboratory instruments including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily laboratory walkthroughs to identify issues and maintain a safe working environment.
• Coordinate with EHS teams to track chemicals across laboratories.
• Maintain accurate documentation of chemical usage and storage.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab environment ensuring safety compliance.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, facilities, CBRE, EHS and other teams for lab support.
• Maintain laboratory equipment per safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment such as air compressors, water pumps, water chillers, PDUs, and network issues.
• Record and analyze data, interpret results, and prepare concise written reports.
• Use hand and power tools to build lab structures and setups.
• Coordinate with HW Farm to maintain lab machines involving GPUs, CPUs, and SoCs.
• Set up and operate lab equipment for testing and debugging.

Skills

Lab management

Chemical inventory

EHS safety

Hardware lab support

Data analysis

Documentation

PC hardware

Lab instruments

Safety procedures

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronics Engineering Technology

Computer Engineering

Trade school equivalent

Related experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Lab Technician with experience in laboratory management, equipment maintenance, chemical inventory control, EHS safety regulations, and hardware lab support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily laboratory walkthroughs to identify issues and maintain a safe working environment.
• Coordinate with Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) teams to track incoming and outgoing chemicals across laboratories.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of chemical usage and storage.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, facilities, CBRE, EHS, and other teams to provide laboratory support.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment such as:
  • Air compressors
  • Water pumps
  • Water chillers
  • Power distribution units (PDUs)
  • Network-related issues
• Record and analyze data, interpret results, and prepare concise written reports.
• Use hand tools and power tools to build simple structures, racks, carts, benches, and other laboratory-related setups.
• Work with the HW Farm team to coordinate, configure, and maintain lab machines involving GPUs, CPUs, and SoCs.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, thermal solutions, debugger systems, and data acquisition systems for testing and debugging.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 5–7 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong experience maintaining and tracking chemical inventory, preferably in biology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Background in general mechanical engineering.
• Experience with laboratory instruments, including:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Multimeters
  • Logic analyzers
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Prior experience managing hardware, laboratory setups, and software issues in a lab environment.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
• Knowledge of motherboard platforms, SoCs, and PC hardware, including graphics cards, memory, and storage.
• Familiarity with EHS safety regulations and inventory management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols accurately.
• Proficiency in computer applications for data entry and analysis.

Education and Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Computer Engineering
• Trade school equivalent is also acceptable.
• Any degree or high school education with relevant experience may be considered.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment weighing up to 50+ lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in tight mechanical spaces or outdoor weather conditions.