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Lab Equipment Maintenance Technician who is responsible for the safe operation, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of accelerated weathering machines, convection ovens, and gas fading ...

Lab Equipment Maintenance Technician

Stamford, CT · On-site

$20.25 - $27/hr

Lab Equipment Maintenance Technician who is responsible for the safe operation, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of accelerated weathering machines, convection ovens, and gas fading ...

Senior Lab Technician

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$44 - $59/hr

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Lab and Equipment Assistant Location: Plano, Texas (Onsite) Description Responsibilities include: Inventory: Equipment coordinator will require to take stock of supply and demand of required hardware ...

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How much do lab equipment jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab equipment in the United States is $25.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Lab Equipment maintenance or support?

Lab Equipment professionals typically spend their days calibrating, maintaining, and repairing a variety of scientific instruments such as centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and incubators. You'll also be responsible for performing routine inspections, documenting service records, and ensuring that all equipment meets safety and regulatory standards. Collaboration with lab staff is common, as you'll need to provide technical support and training on the proper use of equipment. This role often requires balancing scheduled maintenance with immediate troubleshooting needs, ensuring that laboratory operations run smoothly and efficiently.

What is a Lab Equipment job?

A Lab Equipment job typically involves managing, maintaining, and repairing laboratory instruments used in scientific research, healthcare, and industrial settings. Responsibilities may include calibrating equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Some roles may also involve training staff on proper equipment usage. This job is essential for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of lab experiments and procedures.

Who gets paid more, MLT or MLS?

Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) and Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) are both laboratory professionals, but MLS typically earn higher salaries due to advanced education and responsibilities. MLS professionals often hold a bachelor's degree and perform more complex testing, which is reflected in higher compensation compared to MLTs, who usually have an associate degree and perform routine testing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Lab Equipment position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Lab Equipment Technician role, you need a background in laboratory sciences or engineering, knowledge of calibration procedures, and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues. Familiarity with common laboratory instruments, safety protocols, and possibly certifications in equipment maintenance or laboratory technology are valuable. Attention to detail, strong communication, and problem-solving skills help you effectively support lab personnel and address equipment concerns. These competencies ensure equipment reliability, lab safety, and operational efficiency in scientific or industrial settings.

Which lab job pays the most?

In laboratory settings, senior roles such as Laboratory Managers, Principal Investigators, or specialized research scientists tend to have the highest salaries. These positions often require advanced degrees, extensive experience, and leadership responsibilities, resulting in higher compensation compared to entry-level lab technician roles.

Is it hard to become a lab tech?

Becoming a lab technician typically requires a postsecondary certificate or an associate degree in laboratory technology or a related field. The role involves technical skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with lab equipment, and some positions may require certification or on-the-job training.

How much is a lab technician paid?

Lab technicians typically earn a median annual salary of around $40,000 to $50,000, depending on experience, location, and certifications. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced technicians or those with specialized skills can earn higher wages. Salaries can also vary based on the work environment and industry sector.
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Lab Equipment Technician

Lab Equipment Technician

The Chemours Company

New Johnsonville, TN

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 2 days ago


Chemours rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 100 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THE WORLD NEEDS

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Lab Equipment Technician to join our Operations team! This position will report directly to the Lab Manager at our New Johnsonville Plant located in Tennessee.

Relocation assistance is available for this role.

The Equipment Technician supports the Quality and Area Laboratories by maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable testing. This role is critical for compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in a chemical manufacturing environment. The technician works closely with quality analysts and engineers to ensure smooth lab operations and timely execution of testing protocols.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and verification of laboratory instruments (e.g., spectrometers, chromatographs, pH meters, balances).
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with vendors when necessary.
  • Ensure all equipment meets regulatory and internal quality standards such ISO, GMP, PSM and site mandated criteria.
  • Maintain accurate records of calibration, maintenance, and equipment performance in compliance with SOPs.
  • Assist in setting up laboratory hardware for testing and experiments.
  • Support quality control testing by preparing equipment, making up chemicals, staging raw materials within the area and ensuring readiness for scheduled analyses.
  • Apply proper chemical handling and safety protocols during equipment maintenance and chemical make-up.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to meet EHS standards.
  • Record maintenance activities, work orders, purchase orders, etc. in electronic systems (e.g., SAP, LIMS).
  • Complete shipping, handling of raw materials and laboratory waste to ensure necessary
  • Generate reports on equipment status and performance for lab management.

The following is required for this role:

  • Bachelor's and 1 year or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and troubleshooting techniques.

  • Familiarity with safety and quality standards (ISO, GMP).

  • Ability to maintain accurate documentation and follow SOPs.

  • Knowledge of computer use such as Microsoft office and other special programs as needed.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work overtime, as required, to support plant needs.

The following is preferred for this role:

  • Experience with SAP or LIMS systems.
  • Understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles.
  • Experienced in calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating with vendors to ensure optimal instrument performance.

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

Don't meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry".


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About Chemours

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From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry. Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries-one improvement at a time.

Industry

Chemical manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, DE, US

Year founded

2015

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