Laboratory Technician

About the role

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.

What you'll do

Laboratory Operations & Housekeeping

• 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

Chemical Inventory & Safety

• 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

Analytical Testing & Sample Handling

• 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

Instrument Operation & Maintenance

• 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

Quality System & Compliance (ISO/IEC 17025)

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits & Compensation

• $33 - $44/hour, eligible for overtime

• Stock options 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance 

• 401k with pre- and post-tax investing options 

• Flexible spendings account/Health savings account 

• Group and term life insurance 

• Flexible paid time off policy 

• Paid sick leave 

• Eight weeks of paid parental leave 

• Commuter benefits (some locations)
• Lunches provided

• Employee assistance program 

• Monthly phone stipend 

The salary range listed reflects our good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant skills, experience, and geographic location.

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

At this time, we are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Resumes sent without prior arrangement will be considered the property of Lilac Solutions, and no fees will be paid if we hire a candidate whose resume was submitted unsolicited.

EEO Statement 

Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity.  Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.