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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 9 days Found Industries's roles stay open a median of 24 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Found Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Found Industries
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 5 open
- Hiring momentum
- 5 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Found Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Found Industries.
About this role
The Analytical Lab Technician at Found Industries is responsible for the daily operations of the analytical laboratory, including managing testing workflows and preparing samples for analysis. The role involves operating complex equipment such as ICP, XRF, and SEM, ensuring quality control, and delivering accurate results to scientists and engineers. The technician will also maintain laboratory safety protocols and documentation while supporting research and process development efforts.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Found Industries as an employer.
What you need
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical laboratory experience
- Hands-on analytical laboratory experience, including sample preparation and operation of complex material characterization equipment
- Understanding of calibration, analytical quality control, contamination prevention and accurate laboratory documentation
- Ability to perform concentration and dilution calculations and use spreadsheets and instrument software to organize, check and report data
- Ability to follow established procedures, work independently after training, manage competing requests and communicate clearly with technical teams
- Experience handling chemicals safely and following laboratory safety and waste management procedures
Nice to have
- Experience with multiple core instruments and with elemental analysis or materials characterization of liquid and solid samples
- Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebooks or laboratory information management systems and routine instrument troubleshooting
- Experience supporting research, process development or metals and materials testing, including complex or corrosive sample matrices
- Strong attention to detail, dependable follow-through and a service-oriented approach to supporting scientists and engineers
- Curiosity, practical problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new instruments and adapt as testing needs evolve
What you get
- Competitive base salary with early-stage equity
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, matching 401K benefits and paid life insurance
- 20 days PTO, 11 holidays, 5 sick days, 12 weeks parental leave
Worth weighing
- On-site work required in Cambridge, MA
- Fast-paced startup environment may require adaptability
- No specific salary range provided
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Listed by Found Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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