Lens Lab Technician

Cambium Biomaterials, Inc.•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

Defense, aerospace, and other high-performance applications demand new material solutions stronger, lighter, more resilient, tested, and delivered faster than traditionally available. Cambium is disrupting advanced materials development, from AI-driven molecular design to agile domestic manufacturing. Whether enabling hypersonic flight or protecting critical systems, our solutions push the limits of what’s possible. Cambium solves mission-critical problems in defense and industry. Our team of world-class scientists and engineers was purpose built to take on those challenges. Come join us and revolutionize advanced materials for defense, aerospace, and beyond. Seeking a Lens Lab Technician for Cambium in El Segundo, CA. Seeking a collaboration-oriented, results-driven Lab Technician to join the optical materials innovation and scale-up team, bridging the gap between new materials discoveries and high-performance commercial applications. You’ll work closely with scientists and engineers to contribute to research and testing activities in the development of new laser protection optical products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate with 3+ years’ experience working in a laboratory or industry setting
Have a strong desire to learn and be willing to work in a hands-on role
Detail oriented, meticulous, and patient working style
Strong communication and collaboration skills
NOTE - Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
Good manual dexterity.
Standing and/or sitting workstations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in assembling and formulating eyeglasses.
Experience in lens cutting and shaping.
Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information.

Responsibilities

Follow written and verbal instructions with excellent attention to detail to precisely carry out a wide range of laboratory tasks.
Carefully weigh and mix ingredients to prepare formulations.
Prepare samples for analytical testing.
Operate analytical instruments such as spectrophotometer, fluorometer, etc.
Participate in a wide range of R&D problem-solving activities with an open mind and desire to learn.
Inspect lens blanks to detect flaws, verify smoothness of surface, and ensure thickness of coating on lenses.
Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, or grind lenses, flats, blanks, or other precision optical elements.
Shape lenses appropriately so that they can be inserted into frames.
Mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames or optical assemblies, using precision hand tools.
Assemble eyeglass frames and attach shields, nose pads, and temple pieces, using pliers, screwdrivers, and drills.
Immerse eyeglass frames in solutions to harden, soften, or dye frames.
Control equipment that coats lenses to alter their reflective qualities.
Follow all safety protocols and contribute to our culture of safety.