Sr. R&D Technician
About The Position
Halo Materials is seeking a Senior R&D Technician to accelerate the buildout and operation of our lab and pilot infrastructure. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives in dynamic R&D environments and enjoys building, fixing, optimizing, and improving complex systems. Youâll play a foundational role in enabling faster, more parallelized, and increasingly automated experimentation, while ensuring that safety and operational excellence remain uncompromised. This role is ideal for someone who has a "craftsman" attitude towards their work and also enjoys mentoring others.
Requirements
- 10+ years of hands-on experience executing R&D projects, including installing, maintaining, and repairing laboratory or pilot-scale equipment.
- A craftsmanâs mindset: pride in building safe, durable, and high-quality lab infrastructure.
- Deep familiarity with EHS standards and safe lab operations.
- A proactive, collaborative approach to working with scientists and engineers.
- A track record of identifying problems and owning both the diagnosis and solution.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort working across mechanical, electrical, and process systems.
- A âget it doneâ mentality suited to a fast-paced startup environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in adjacent industries where similar high-temperature, catalytic, carbon, or materials growth processes are used â such as petrochemicals, advanced ceramics, specialty chemicals, battery materials, semiconductors, metallurgy, or industrial gas processing.
Responsibilities
- Lead lab buildout efforts, including installation, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Enable more parallel, frequent, and automated experiments by improving lab infrastructure and workflows. Identify and implement process improvements that enhance speed, reliability, and experimental throughput.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and high-performing lab and pilot environment.
- Partner closely with R&D engineers and scientists to align lab operations with evolving experimental priorities.
- Manage and mentor a team of lab technicians, setting standards for craftsmanship, safety, and execution.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and best practices.
Benefits
- An independent role with a supportive and flexible work environment
- Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
- Full range of competitive benefits including a health care stipend and equity in a fast-growing startup
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
