R&D Lab Tech II

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California 

Type: Full Time 40 hours per week
                    

Description: Support Research Scientists conduct research projects/experiments that support Fire Safety.  The R&D Laboratory Technician position will report to the R&D Manager. Will work closely with other laboratory staff, departments and agency technical staff.

Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities:  

• Collaborate with research personnel to support the development of fire safety products.
• Conduct laboratory tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Accurately document and report testing results, observations, and relevant data, providing team support as needed.
• Ensure a clean and safe laboratory environment, including routine cleaning, maintenance, and organization of lab facilities and equipment.
• Handle lab spills and safely dispose of samples, raw materials, and chemicals, following all safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform safety inspections and checks as required.
• Receive, inspect, organize, and assign unique identifiers to incoming test samples.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments to ensure optimal functionality.
• Prepare solutions and reagents as assigned.
• Monitor and manage inventory, placing orders for lab supplies as necessary.
• Participate in ISO audits and adhere to compliance standards.
• Execute additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): 

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience, OR a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong laboratory skills, including experience performing tests and handling data collection in a fast-paced R&D or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make timely, sound decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing tasks and priorities.
• Skills in collaboration and productivity enhancement.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for working with laboratory chemicals and equipment.
• Capable of lifting to 50 lbs.

Benefits:  

Perimeter Solutions offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays among others. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.   

Perimeter Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. 

Salary : $28 - $30