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Laboratory Technician; Chemical Industry
Job in
Hayward, Alameda County, California, 94557, USA
Listed on 2026-02-08
Listing for:
OpTech
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Electronics Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Both roles receive full lab technician training and support the same lab operations.
Core Responsibilities (Both Roles)- Perform routine lab testing and report results
- Maintain accurate documentation and lab records (SAP)
- Calibrate, clean, and maintain lab equipment (biweekly)
- Support investigations when results fall out of specification
- Communicate results with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams
- Follow lab safety practices, PPE requirements, and chemical handling procedures
- Prepare reagents, standards, and test solutions
- Participate in audits, quality inspections, and continuous improvement efforts
- Hands-on lab experience preferred
- Familiarity with lab equipment (balances, pH meters, gas chromatography, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Ability to follow SOPs with no deviation
- Basic chemistry knowledge (preferred, not required)
- Ability to work independently (one lab tech per shift)
- Strong communication with cross-functional teams
- Nice-to-haves:
- Manufacturing or production testing experience
- Control charting and data trending experience
- Prior chemical industry experience
- 12-hour shifts | 4 days on / 4 days off
- Rotates every two weeks between:
- Day shift: 5:50 AM – 5:50 PM
- Night shift: 5:50 PM – 5:50 AM
- First 8 hours = regular pay; last 4 hours = time and a half
- Shift differential applies for night shift (amount TBD)
- Rotation schedule is a key requirement for candidates
- Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts
- Covers lab during:
- Vacations
- When not covering the lab:
- Supports site leadership, engineering, and quality teams
- Assists with procedures, calibration scheduling, and safety updates
- May work night shifts only when covering lab needs
- 6-week training program for both roles
- Training follows the assigned shift schedule (day/night as applicable)
- Includes a Learning Review Board (LRB) at completion:
- Assesses readiness to work independently
- Training may be extended if needed (not pass/fail)
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