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Electrical Technician

Periodic Labs · Menlo Park, CA

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Bio & Science AIonsite$124k–$154k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Build an autonomous laboratory for high-throughput materials discovery.
  • Work hands-on from synthesis to cryogenic measurements of novel compounds.
  • Help shape lab SOPs, workflows and automation deployment strategy.

What they offer

  • Hands-on experience at the cutting edge of materials discovery
  • Exposure to broad characterization workflows from synthesis to cryogenic measurements
  • Opportunity to help build lab SOPs and influence lab and automation strategy
  • Collaborative environment with scientists, engineers and automation experts

Ideal candidate

A hands-on builder who loves wiring, instruments and electro-mechanical systems and takes pride in precision and clear documentation. You thrive in evolving startup labs and enjoy bridging science and engineering to accelerate discovery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent lab experience in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or related field
  • Hands-on instrumentation and controls experience, preferably low-voltage 24VDC wiring and controls enclosure fabrication
  • Experience wiring and integrating mass flow controllers, pressure transducers, solenoid valves and thermocouples
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, redlining schematics and building to print
  • Experience selecting electrical supplies, wire/cable and enclosure components
  • Experience with digital multi-meters, volt meters and current measuring devices
  • Experience with Lock-Out-Tag-Out safety practices
  • Strong attention to detail, record-keeping and task documentation
  • Comfort wiring digital and analog I/O devices and controls fieldbuses
  • Flexibility to adapt to evolving startup and research-oriented lab workflows

Lab profile

About Periodic Labs

AI and physical sciences company building state-of-the-art models to accelerate breakthroughs in materials and energy.

What they build

  • State-of-the-art AI models for scientific discovery

Known for

  • Materials science
  • Energy
  • Semiconductors
  • Lab automation

Key facts

  • Backed by world-class investors
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