Wet Lab Technician

Sierra Circuits, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

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Benefit Perks

Job summary

A printed circuit board manufacturing company located in Sunnyvale is seeking a Wet Lab Technician. This role involves maintaining wet process chemistry and performing daily chemical analysis and titrations. Candidates should have a BS degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, along with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include documenting chemical results and training staff. The role offers a salary range of $23-$28 per hour with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in Chemical Lab, preferably in PCB industry.
• Knowledge of safety and hazardous requirements for chemistry is required.
• Ability to train operators and document in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all chemical baths in Wet Process department.
• Perform chemical analysis and make chemical additions based on results.
• Document and enter all chemical analysis results on lab wizard software.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Titrations

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

BS degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Lab Wizard chemical analysis

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Entry Sunnyvale, CA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1254

Salary Range: $23.00 To $28.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

The Wet Lab Technician is responsible for maintaining wet process chemistry for optimum process controls by performing daily chemical analysis, titrations, and making chemical additions based on analysis results.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Maintain all chemical baths in Wet Process department.
• Perform chemical analysis, calculate additions and make chemical additions based on results.
• Make chemical additions and troubleshoot Wet Process issues related to chemistry.
• Perform chemical titrations on required chemical analysis.
• Document and enter all chemical analysis results on lab wizard software.
• Follow-up with wet process staff on any pending chemical additions.
• Train operators and document in a timely manner.
• Inform Managers and/or engineers of any potential problems.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds maximum and stand/walk throughout the day.
• Flexible to work extended hours based on company needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry preferred.
• 2-5 years experience in Chemical Lab, preferably in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry.
• Knowledge of Lab Wizard chemical analysis is required.
• Knowledge of safety and hazardous requirements for chemistry is required.
• Knowledge of SPC and Wet Process is a plus.
• Prior experience and knowledge of PCB production process preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and work instructions.
• Ability to follow vendor’s formulas for chemical analysis.
• Ability to train operators and document in a timely manner.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new skills/tasks and grasp new concepts as required.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, protective glasses, faceshields, aprons, rubber boots, etc. as well as common forms of rubber and plastic use for PPE.
• Ability to work within the confines of a room where concentrations of chemicals are located.
• Must be highly organized, self‑motivated, and able to multi‑task.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours based on company needs.
• Ability to perform at the highest level in a fast‑paced environment.

California Salary Range: $23-$28 per hour and Benefit Perks