R&D Technician

Position Title: R&D Lab Technician

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Job Term: Full Time

The Opportunity: We are seeking an R&D Lab Technician to help drive development of the next generation of laser-based analytical instrumentation capable of high precision, high accuracy molecular analysis of complex gas mixtures. The Lab Technician will help collect critical spectroscopic data on a wide variety of compounds, to create state-of-the-art chemical analysis instrumentation, and will support the R&D team in performing experiments and developing new applications for Picarro's (CRDS) Cavity Ring Down Spectroscopy technology.

Responsibilities:

The ideal Lab Technician candidate is someone familiar with working in a chemical laboratory who will

• Run chemical samples (gas, liquid, solid) through existing R&D optical experimental setups on a daily basis,
• Support multiple experiments by purchasing components, helping to construct setups, run experiments, troubleshoot, collect data, and run analysis scripts.
• Understand how to read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemicals and identify safety hazards
• Manage Chemical Inventory to ensure proper safe storage, handling and purchasing
• Perform logistical tasks to support laboratory and field work.
  
  

Education Required:

• Bachelors preferred in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related field
  
  

Requirements:

• 1-3 years Laboratory experience, including the basics of safe chemical handling, required.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment desired, including operation of common equipment such as mass balances, voltmeters, etc.
• Computer fluency required; experience in computer programming desirable.
• Candidate should prioritize high quality work and attention to detail.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
  
  
  
  

Salary & Benefits:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $50-52k. Your base salary range and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualification, skills, knowledge, level, and pay of employees in similar positions.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• 401K
• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
• On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)
  
  
  
  

About Picarro:

We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, nor on the basis of disability. Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters/agencies and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Picarro, Inc. at disabilityassistance@picarro.com for assistance.

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