Laboratory Technician
Periodic Labs · Menlo Park, CA
CHECKED 20H AGO
Bio & Science AIonsite$100k–$130k
At a glance
Highlights
- Support high-throughput materials experiments alongside scientists and engineers.
- Calibrate instruments and refine QC workflows to ensure data integrity.
- Help build SOPs and optimize manual workflows for reproducible research.
Ideal candidate
Hands-on, detail-oriented scientist or engineer who takes pride in precision and keeps fast-paced labs running. You love instruments, sweat the small stuff, and constantly improve workflows for reliable research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, materials science, mechanical or chemical engineering, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience
- Ability to follow detailed SOPs with precision and maintain consistency and cleanliness
- Comfort performing physical, repetitive tasks carefully with motivation to improve efficiency
- Technical curiosity to operate, maintain, and improve complex equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication with clear documentation and collaboration
- Comfort with basic software tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, or lab inventory systems
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