Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract

Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in managing and tracking test equipment assets, including inventory updates and documentation.
• Assist as a regular point of contact for routine engineering lab operations and readiness needs.
• Coordinate repair activities for malfunctioning or damaged test equipment, including preparing documentation, submitting service requests, and tracking status to closure.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair of tools and test equipment with internal and external resources.
• Prepare test setups program testing, including staging hardware and configuring fixtures, cables, and instrumentation.
• Maintain organized test areas, ensuring tools and equipment are stored, labeled, and handled in accordance with procedures.
• Communicate equipment status, calibration schedules, and issues to engineers and test leads in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with engineering, test, and program management to understand upcoming test needs and ensure lab capabilities and configurations are aligned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, plus two years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in an engineering lab, test environment, or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to follow written procedures, engineering instructions, and safety guidelines accurately.
• Basic understanding of hand tools, test equipment, and mechanical/electrical hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for managing equipment, documentation, and test setups.
• Ability to work in a lab or shop environment, including lifting and moving equipment as required.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineers and technicians.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Some technical coursework or vocational training in electronics, mechanics, or engineering technology.
• Understanding of electrical and/or mechanical drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Experience supporting setup and execution of tests on complex systems.
• Experience working with and troubleshooting legacy Windows operating systems and Linux.
• Working knowledge of ESD handling, safety practices, and test lab best practices.