Lab Technician II

Role: Lab Technician II

Location: CA – Burlingame,

Duration: 3+ Months

Job Summary

· As a Data Operations Technician, you will join the Product Data Operations team in Burlingame to support Meta Robotics Studio data collection and annotation projects. You will work directly with new and emerging VR/AR technologies, performing hands-on data collection, annotation, and quality assurance tasks. This is a full-time, on-site contingent worker (CWX) role managed directly by the Reality Labs Project Manager.

Responsibilities

· Operate prototype devices to collect high-quality data in lab and simulated environments.

· Follow detailed protocols to perform complex data collection tasks, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Annotate and label collected data using internal tools and platforms.

· Participate in quality assurance (QA) activities, reviewing and validating data for accuracy and completeness.

· Collaborate with team members and project leads to orchestrate and optimize data collection sessions.

· Document procedures, issues, and findings as needed.

· Adhere to all safety, privacy, and confidentiality guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

· Experience with AR/VR devices, robotics, or similar hands-on technical environments.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex protocols.

· Comfort with repetitive tasks and ability to maintain focus and accuracy.

· Basic computer literacy; experience with data entry or annotation tools is a plus.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, on-site team environment.

· Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and processes.

· Scope of Work and Deliverables

· Generate high-quality datasets following strict procedural instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

· Strong experience operating Meta Quest 3 headsets.

· Experience troubleshooting and documenting technical errors

Must-Have Skills

· Ability to follow precise protocols and maintain high data quality standards during repetitive tasks.

· Comfort with operating and troubleshooting AR/VR devices (such as Quest 3 headsets) and basic computer literacy for using internal data tools.

· Ability to identify workflow inefficiencies, suggest improvements, and contribute feedback to enhance operational protocols and tools.

· Proven track record of showing up on time, executing assigned tasks accurately, and maintaining productivity in a structured lab environment.

Nice-to-have Skills

· Prior hands-on experience working with robotics, AR/VR hardware, or similar technical equipment.
Familiarity with data labeling, annotation platforms, or quality assurance processes in a research or product development setting.

· Familiarity with simple data analysis techniques or scripting (e.g., using Excel, Python, or similar tools) to help validate data quality, automate routine tasks, or generate basic reports.

Years of overall experience required?
1-3 years
Degrees/certifications required?
Bachelor Degree

• Record all lab results on laboratory forms
• Complete lab shutdown following the lab SOP
• Produce high quality laboratory testing
• Maintain laboratory inventory and organize laboratory supplies
• Keeping laboratory records and preparing laboratory reports
• Operate lab equipment in accordance with lab internal SOP
• Perform chemical testing on wet samples
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, collecting samples and performing tests
• Perform lab analysis of chemical products
• Maintaining laboratory chemical supplies and equipment
• Assist lab partners with laboratory testing and preparing samples and petri dishes
• Perform lab testing on food products
• Perform tests and procedures using laboratory equipment
• Prepare samples for outside lab testing and compile results
• Gather samples and perform check samples
• Insure that laboratory testing equipment is calibrated
• Performing non-routine lab analysis
• Perform chemical analysis by using various laboratory instruments
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• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment