R&D Technician I

Forge Nano•Thornton, CO

4d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

R&D Technician I Summary/Objective Forge Nano’s R&D & coating operations team is responsible for coatings and applications development and is seeking a talented technician responsible for facility and system cleaning and maintenance activities. This position is critical to the daily function of laboratory space and equipment within it. This position covers a broad range of laboratory maintenance duties, including laboratory, parts and materials organization, as well as instrumentation and equipment cleaning, assembly and maintenance. Essential Functions & Responsibilities 1. Maintains a safe work environment by following safety training and SOPs regarding safety, proper PPE, equipment operations, lab procedures and sample processing. 2. Maintains the laboratory area by keeping a clean and organized workspace. 3. Handles the proper storage of chemical waste, including organization of satellite station and materials needed for waste disposal. 4. Performs inventory, maintains stock, and organizational tasks of materials or parts necessary to maintain laboratory operations. 5. Maintains laboratory areas and helps facilitate parts cleaning activities. 6. Performs reactor and glovebox maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and periodic systems checks. e.g. vacuum system cleaning, leak checks, manifold rebuilds, component operation checks, and pump rebuild and maintenance. Tracks tool health metrics by performing basic tool tests. 7. Help to install new laboratory reactors by assisting in installing mechanical support systems, plumbing gas lines or exhaust lines, and moving existing equipment. 8. Keep a neat and orderly record of all work done and maintain records (maintenance, data, tool configuration, SOPs, etc.) as necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
2+ years demonstrating mechanical maintenance or aptitude
Proficient with hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Team collaboration and communication skills
Ability to handle and complete multiple projects in a timely manner
Experience in a laboratory environment particularly including chemical and materials hazards
Experience utilizing and maintaining vacuum equipment and systems.
Electrical knowhow, welding a plus

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe work environment by following safety training and SOPs regarding safety, proper PPE, equipment operations, lab procedures and sample processing.
Maintains the laboratory area by keeping a clean and organized workspace.
Handles the proper storage of chemical waste, including organization of satellite station and materials needed for waste disposal.
Performs inventory, maintains stock, and organizational tasks of materials or parts necessary to maintain laboratory operations.
Maintains laboratory areas and helps facilitate parts cleaning activities.
Performs reactor and glovebox maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and periodic systems checks. e.g. vacuum system cleaning, leak checks, manifold rebuilds, component operation checks, and pump rebuild and maintenance. Tracks tool health metrics by performing basic tool tests.
Help to install new laboratory reactors by assisting in installing mechanical support systems, plumbing gas lines or exhaust lines, and moving existing equipment.
Keep a neat and orderly record of all work done and maintain records (maintenance, data, tool configuration, SOPs, etc.) as necessary.