Lab Technician

Alameda, California
15 days ago
Full time role

Company

Twelve

Berkeley, CA, USA

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Job Description

Twelve is a new kind of chemical company built for the climate era. Our breakthrough technology eliminates emissions by turning CO2 into essential products. We are a team of scientists, engineers and problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally shift the way the world addresses climate change and lead the transition to a fossil free future with our carbon transformation technology.

Job Brief 

In this role, you will have an impact on Twelve’s mission to lead the way to a fossil free future through carbon transformation. You will be an integral part of Twelve’s development of CO2 conversion processes. This role includes collaborating with lab services team members to provide safe and effective laboratory facilities in support of our research teams. You will be providing hands-on support managing chemical supplies, compressed gas systems, and safety equipment as well as preventative maintenance of specialized lab equipment.

On-the-job training will be provided in areas specific to our equipment. This is an opportunity to learn laboratory maintenance and management as well as environmental health and safety, project management, and operations. As a key part of the lab services branch of facilities, your work will make an impact on the big picture every day. We are looking for a technician with lab experience who is excited about Twelve’s mission as well as this dynamic role within a fluid startup environment.

What you will do 

  • Regularly serve as primary responder to lab emergencies or safety concerns.
  • Perform and track preventative maintenance, calibration, and inspection of lab equipment.
  • Prepare chemical solutions for research teams.
  • Identify and implement improvements to inventory management and receiving. 
  • Help with tasks around the lab, such as organizing stockrooms, performing lab compliance audits, and certifying emergency equipment.
  • Perform weekly maintenance on safety equipment. 
  • Handling and record keeping for hazardous waste.
  • Monitor gas inventory, improve storage, and change out gas cylinders. 

Who you are 

  • You have experience working in a lab environment (either in previous jobs or a class setting).
  • You are experienced with chemical handling.
  • You have strong computer skills (web apps, communication platforms, Google Docs etc.)
  • You have experience working with compressed gasses and pressurized fluids.
  • You have a strong desire and curiosity to learn new things.
  • You are able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Twelve Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid sick days and vacation
  • Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment

At Twelve, it's important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements, Twelve conducts exhaustive research to understand compensation markets. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level. 
 
United States Wage Range: $30-$35/hr
 
Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidate's diverse sets of skill levels.

We believe that the unique contributions of each individual is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

 

Want to work with us but don't see a current opening that fits your background? Email us at talent@twelve.co. 

 


Potential Twelve Candidates, please be aware of potential recruiting scams. Twelve will never ask you for payment or your payment information in order to pursue a career here. If anyone has requested such a payment or payment information in relation to a Twelve position or if you believe that someone outside Twelve has impersonated a Twelve recruiter or employee, please contact talent@twelve.co. Thank you and be safe!

Twelve

Berkeley, CA, USA

We're Twelve, a new kind of chemical company built for the climate era. Our breakthrough technology eliminates emissions by turning ...

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