Research Technician III

Job Description

Job Title: Research Technician III [581]. Location:

• Boca Raton, Florida, USA
• Initial training assignment in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Job Type:

• Full-time
• On-site
• Permanent location: Boca Raton, Florida
• Initial temporary international training assignment: Burnaby, British Columbia, for up to 180 days

Responsibilities:

• Support dilution refrigerator cooldowns and warmups, including system preparation, payload installation and removal, line purges, valve operations, thermometry checks, and cooldown monitoring.
• Assist with resistance measurements, microwave system trace collection, and basic quality checks.
• Accurately record cooldown data, payload information, system configurations, and state changes in LabOpsHub.
• Perform first-pass troubleshooting and assist with routine maintenance alongside the Team Lead and Lab Infrastructure management;
• Coordinate with Sample Prep & Packaging, Controls & LabOps Tools, and other partner teams to support payload readiness, data capture, and laboratory throughput.
• Help establish Florida laboratory operations by documenting workflows, improving procedures, and applying practices learned during the Canadian training assignment.
• Follow approved procedures and safety requirements, take ownership of assigned tasks, and appropriately escalate technical or operational risks.
• Provide cross-team operational support during the Florida laboratory ramp-up.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of demonstrated practical skills and applied technical knowledge, including 2 years of hands-on technical experience.
• Experience working with laboratory instrumentation, experimental hardware, or another technical operating environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Ability to consistently follow detailed procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities;
• Ability to work increasingly independently after completing training.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn new systems and develop hands-on cryogenic operating skills.
• A degree or technical diploma in engineering, physics, or a related field is valued but not required.
• Experience with cryogenic or vacuum systems is an asset.

Assignment And Eligibility Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to temporarily relocate to Burnaby, British Columbia, for a required short-term international training assignment lasting up to 180 days.
• Ability to obtain and maintain authorization to work in Canada for the duration of the assignment.
• Eligible costs associated with the required international assignment and training period will be covered by the employer.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• Ability to travel to customer and company sites across North America and Europe.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Work Environment:

• Initial on-site work in Burnaby, British Columbia, followed by permanent on-site work in Boca Raton, Florida.
• Frequent hands-on work with cryogenic fluids, vacuum systems, instrumentation, and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Routine use of personal protective equipment and compliance with laboratory safety procedures.
• Occasional irregular or after-hours work may be required during cooldowns and other time-sensitive operations.

Compensation And Benefits:

• Base pay range: $76,000 to $104,000 USD per year.
• Eligible costs for the required short-term international training assignment will be covered.
• Total rewards may include base pay, equity, bonus, perks, benefits, and other offerings;
• Final compensation is determined based on the candidate's proficiencies within the role level.
• Recruiters will review the complete total rewards package during the interview process.

Company Culture:

• Encourages ambitious thinking, innovation, and finding new possibilities.
• Promotes direct communication, empathy, diverse perspectives, and collaboration.
• Emphasizes accountability, ownership, and responsibility;
• Supports employee development through leadership, coaching, and empowerment.
• Values diverse perspectives and provides opportunities for career growth.

Security And Export Controls:

• The position may involve access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws.
• Employment may require verification that the applicant qualifies as a U.S. Person, including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted U.S. asylum or refugee status, or the employer may need to obtain an export license;
• Export licensing is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and the employer may decline to proceed if licensing requirements cannot be satisfied.
• The position requires the ability to pass a Tier 2 background investigation.
• An active U.S. government security clearance, or the ability to qualify for one, is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for the security clearance.