Operations Technician (Lab & Facilities)

Irradiant Technologies Inc. • Waltham, MA

4h • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Lab & Facilities Operations Technician to help keep our lab, facility, and critical infrastructure running safely and reliably as we scale our manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role supporting day-to-day lab operations, whilst also helping with wider facilities operations; including managing contractors and facilitating improvements across virtual & physical infrastructure (i.e. electrical/power systems, transformers, generators). As we scale toward manufacturing in mid-2027, this role will be central to building operational maturity and on-site readiness. Please note that this is an on-site position, based in our HQ in Waltham, MA.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in lab / facilities operations or maintenance.
• Start-up/scale-up, laboratory or light industrial environments are strongly preferred.
• Contractor coordination expertise (scheduling, scope confirmation, on-site safety execution).
• Working knowledge of lab safety (PPE, signage, housekeeping, and hazard awareness).
• Strong organizational habits for maintaining tidy logs, trackers, inventories, and documentation.
• Physical capability to lift/move up to ~50 lbs and perform hands-on tasks.
• Clear communicator, able to coordinate across engineering, leadership, and vendor teams.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s / Master’s or equivalent level education, preferably in a technical discipline.
• Proven hands-on experience in a chemistry or laser lab.
• Electrical infrastructure or construction exposure (service upgrades, transformers, generators).
• Familiarity with EHS concepts (chemical hygiene, waste handling, incident reporting).
• Basic IT fluency (workstation setup, networking basics, and vendor handoffs).
• Regulated environment experience (ISO, ESD controls, calibration or clean/controlled spaces).

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain safety practices (chemical hygiene, PPE, signage, training refreshers).
• Manage monthly inspections and safety checks (HVAC, fire, permits, first aid, showers).
• Maintain SDS library and oversee chemical inventory compliance/maintenance.
• Lead incident reporting, documentation processes, and new hire safety onboarding.
• Provide primary oversight for identifying unsafe conditions and leading escalation/fixes.
• Maintain lab readiness (layout, housekeeping, shared equipment, storage, and waste areas).
• Manage operational logistics (ordering, stocking, receiving) to ensure seamless lab processes.
• Own consumables workflow, including gas cylinders and specialty materials.
• Coordinate routine service for lab support equipment (pumps, chillers, compressors, monitors).
• Support calibration/maintenance scheduling and documentation for shared tools.
• Coordinate on-site contractors (IT, trades, fire, security, cleaning); manage scheduling, access, and work verification.
• Track work orders, quotes, approvals, and completion; ensure safe work practices.
• Serve as point person for routine/recurring contractor activities and compliance.
• Support electrical upgrades, resilience planning, and critical load/dependency tracking.
• Assist with commissioning/decommissioning, including checklists, punch lists, and records.
• Implement preventive maintenance routines and periodic infrastructure testing.
• Maintain organized records for all lab and facility activities.
• Implement improvements to lab flow, storage, labeling, and infrastructure reliability.
• Support manufacturing readiness via 5S-style organization and scalable systems.

Benefits

• We handle our benefits through an annual reimbursement to give our employees greater flexibility with the plans that meet their needs.
• We offer a Flexible Paid Time Off policy and encourage people to take regular vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level