Optical Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Operations Technician VLocation: Redmond, WA (Onsite)Duration: 12+ Months Contract (Potential Extension)We are seeking a highly skilled Lab Operations Technician to support advanced hardware prototyping and engineering development activities within a fast-paced R&D environment. This role will be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving a wide range of laboratory and prototype-build equipment while ensuring safety, compliance, and operational readiness.The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced working with precision equipment, calibration processes, lab operations, and technical documentation. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineers supporting the development of next-generation hardware technologiesTop 3 Required SkillsHands-on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of precision laboratory or process equipment.Laboratory safety and compliance experience including chemical handling, SDS, ESD, and laser safety.Strong documentation skills including SOPs, calibration logs, equipment records, and inventory management.Nice-to-Have SkillsOptical alignment, lens processing, or metrology.3D printing and laser fabrication equipment.Cleanroom operations, adhesive dispensing, UV curing, or electronics rework.Minimum Qualifications3+ years of experience as a Lab Technician, Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Test Technician, or similar technical role.Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in an engineering or technical discipline.Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting precision laboratory or manufacturing equipment.Working knowledge of chemical handling procedures, SDS management, ESD controls, and laser safety practices.Experience developing or maintaining SOPs, work instructions, calibration records, and inventory systems.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.Preferred QualificationsExperience with optical systems, lens processing, optical alignment, or metrology equipment.Experience operating and maintaining FDM and SLA 3D printers.Experience with laser cutting, laser marking, or fabrication equipment.Cleanroom experience and familiarity with adhesive dispensing and UV curing processes.Soldering and basic electronics troubleshooting experience.Experience supporting consumer electronics, optics, photonics, advanced manufacturing, or hardware development programs.Familiarity with inventory management tools, asset tracking systems, Jira, or basic Python scripting.