Laboratory Technician

Lilac•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lilac is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support daily laboratory operations by maintaining a clean and compliant laboratory environment, managing chemical inventory, and performing routine analytical testing on process streams. This role plays a key part in ensuring data quality, equipment reliability, and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. The technician will routinely operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including ICP-OES, and contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory practices.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
Hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industrial)
Familiarity with wet chemistry techniques and basic analytical instrumentation
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures
Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry systems)
Frequently stand for up to 8 hours per day
Perform repetitive manual laboratory tasks
Frequently lift and carry lab materials and chemical containers up to 25 lbs, occasionally lift up to 50lbs
Pass a respirator fit test periodically, and wear required PPE, including gloves, safety glasses, lab coat and respirator.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an ISO 17025–accredited laboratory
Direct experience operating ICP-OES or similar elemental analysis techniques
Experience with process stream analysis or industrial laboratory environments
Understanding of quality control concepts (calibration, blanks, standards, QA checks)

Responsibilities

Clean, dry, and properly store laboratory glassware and equipment according to established SOPs
Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization in compliance with safety and quality standards
Manage laboratory waste streams, including proper labeling, storage, and disposal
Maintain accurate chemical inventory records, including receiving, labeling, and tracking reagents and standards
Monitor chemical stock levels and communicate reorder needs
Ensure chemicals are stored in accordance with compatibility, safety, and regulatory requirements
Follow all laboratory safety protocols and actively participate in safety training
Perform routine chemical analyses on process and quality-control samples following validated methods
Prepare samples, reagents, standards, and calibration solutions with attention to traceability and accuracy
Accurately record data in laboratory notebooks and controlled datasheets
Review data for completeness, trends, and basic quality indicators
Operate and support routine analysis using ICP-OES, including startup, calibration, analysis, and shutdown
Perform routine instrument maintenance, performance checks, and basic troubleshooting
Assist with instrument qualification, method verification, and ongoing performance monitoring
Follow documented SOPs, test methods, and quality procedures
Maintain controlled records in accordance with ISO 17025 requirements
Support internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities
Report deviations, nonconformances, and equipment issues promptly