Laboratory Specialist
ZincFive•Tualatin, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Laboratory Specialist will conduct, analyze, and document chemical/physical tests on materials. The individual in this role will prepare solutions, calibrate equipment, maintain safety standards, and report data to scientists. This role will work onsite at ZincFive headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon and will report to the Lead Battery Engineer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of postsecondary education in chemistry or a related field
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and conducting experiments
- 3+ years of laboratory experience
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to follow complex instructions,
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electrode fabrication or electrochemical testing
- Familiar with battery technologies
- Previous manufacturing experience
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and non-routine chemical or physical laboratory tests on solids, liquids, and gases.
- Operate, calibrate, and clean laboratory instrumentation (e.g., pH meters,
- Prepare samples, compounds, and reagents according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Assist in the fabrication of battery electrodes and other electrochemical materials.
- Maintain accurate records of experiments, materials, and inventory.
- Support lab-scale characterization of materials, including mechanical and chemical properties.
- Ensure lab cleanliness, organization, and compliance with safety protocols.
- Assist researchers and engineers with experimental setups and data collection.
- Monitor and maintain lab equipment and report any malfunctions.
- Maintain a safe laboratory environment by following GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and handling hazardous materials safely
- Monitor production samples to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications
- Analyze and interpret test results, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- 401k
- paid sick time
- paid time off for vacation
- paid holidays
- paid community service days
- professional/personal learning program
- applicable state/federal paid family leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
