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Mesa Quantum Systems

Quantum Lab Technician

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

About the Role Mesa Quantum is seeking a Quantum Lab Technician to establish and own the component ... Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs) and alkali vapor cells. These are not supporting ...

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Fiber Laser Engineer / Technician

Herndon, VA

We are seeking an experienced Fiber Laser Systems Engineer / Technician to support the hands-on ... This position is well-suited for a technician who has spent years in the lab, understands how ...

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Fiber Laser Engineer / Technician

Herndon, VA

We are seeking an experienced Fiber Laser Systems Engineer / Technician to support the hands-on ... This position is well-suited for a technician who has spent years in the lab, understands how ...

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Fiber Laser Engineer / Technician

Herndon, VA

We are seeking an experienced Fiber Laser Systems Engineer / Technician to support the hands-on ... This position is well-suited for a technician who has spent years in the lab, understands how ...

Acceleron Fusion

Associate Lab Technician

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

... team as a Junior/Associate Lab Technician. In this role, you will be instrumental in the ... Basic experience with welding (MIG/TIG/Laser). Details & Logistics: * This is a full-time, onsite ...

Acceleron Fusion

Associate Lab Technician

Cambridge, MA

$50K - $70K/yr

... team as a Junior/Associate Lab Technician. In this role, you will be instrumental in the ... Basic experience with welding (MIG/TIG/Laser). Details & Logistics: * This is a full-time, onsite ...

Sibelco

Technician Lab

Bakersville, NC · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Technician Lab Location: SP Red Hill At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 ... Develop expertise in the operation of the ICP spectrometers, laser particle sizer, and other ...

Sibelco

Technician Lab

Bakersville, NC · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Technician Lab Location: SP Red Hill At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 ... Develop expertise in the operation of the ICP spectrometers, laser particle sizer, and other ...

Sibelco

Technician Lab

Red Hill, SC

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Technician Lab Location: SP Red Hill At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 ... Develop expertise in the operation of the ICP spectrometers, laser particle sizer, and other ...

Sibelco

Technician Lab

Red Hill, SC · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Technician Lab Location: SP Red Hill At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 ... Develop expertise in the operation of the ICP spectrometers, laser particle sizer, and other ...

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How much do laser lab technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for laser lab technician in the United States is $22.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do I become a laser technician?

To become a laser lab technician, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by specialized training or certification in laser technology. Many employers prefer candidates with technical skills, knowledge of laser safety protocols, and experience operating laser equipment, which can be gained through vocational programs or on-the-job training.

What is the highest paying lab technician job?

The highest paying lab technician roles are often in specialized fields such as clinical, industrial, or research laboratories, with positions like biomedical or clinical laboratory managers earning higher salaries. Advanced certifications, extensive experience, and working in high-demand industries can also increase earning potential for lab technicians.

Are laser technicians in demand?

Laser lab technicians are in demand in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and research, where precise laser operations are essential. Employment opportunities are expected to grow as technology advances and industries expand their use of laser equipment, often requiring specialized training and certifications.

What is the difference between Laser Lab Technician vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectLaser Lab TechnicianMedical Laboratory Technician
CertificationsOften requires laser safety and technical certificationsRequires MLT certification (e.g., ASCP)
Work EnvironmentLaser labs, research facilities, medical clinicsHospitals, diagnostic labs, clinics
Industry UsageMedical, research, cosmetic industriesHealthcare, diagnostics
Common TasksOperating laser equipment, safety protocolsSample analysis, preparing specimens

Laser Lab Technicians and Medical Laboratory Technicians share some certifications and work environments, but Laser Lab Technicians focus on laser equipment operation and safety in research or cosmetic settings, while Medical Laboratory Technicians handle diagnostic testing in healthcare facilities.

Is it worth becoming a laser technician?

A laser lab technician is responsible for operating and maintaining laser equipment in medical, industrial, or research settings. The role typically requires technical training or certification, and offers opportunities for specialization and steady employment. Whether it is worth pursuing depends on interest in technical work and the demand in your area.
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Quantum Lab Technician

Mesa Quantum Systems

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

Other

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

About the Role
Mesa Quantum is seeking a Quantum Lab Technician to establish and own the component-level characterization capability that will underpin the qualification of our atomic clock and atomic sensor product lines. This role is a foundational hire: the person who builds Mesa Quantum's ability to characterize photonic and atomic components at volume, with the throughput, rigor, and traceability that a scaling quantum hardware company demands.
At the component level, two device types are central to this role: Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs) and alkali vapor cells. These are not supporting elements; they are the optical and atomic core of our sensing architecture. Bringing structured, repeatable, high-throughput characterization of these components in-house is a strategic priority, and this hire will lead that build-out.
Key Responsibilities
VCSEL Component Characterization
  • Establish and execute high-throughput L-I-V-T characterization workflows for quantum-optimized VCSELs across defined operating conditions and device lots
  • Perform spectral characterization: center wavelength, current and temperature tuning coefficients, side-mode suppression, polarization extinction ratio and single-mode stability across production-representative sample sizes
  • Conduct polarization state measurements and polarization extinction ratio assessments across device populations to support statistical yield analysis
  • Perform reliability and environmental characterization workflows including burn-in, temperature cycling, and accelerated aging protocols
  • Process and track device batches through defined test sequences, maintaining lot-level data traceability from incoming inspection through final disposition

Vapor Cell Component Characterization and Activation
  • Execute absorption spectroscopy-based characterization of alkali vapor cells to assess buffer gas ratios, optical depth, and transmission quality against defined acceptance criteria
  • Perform controlled vapor cell activation protocols: applying defined thermal and optical stimulation sequences to condition cell behavior, verify alkali mobilization, and confirm stable steady-state absorption profiles
  • Execute hermeticity verification and optical window quality checks as part of incoming and post-activation inspection workflows
  • Maintain detailed activation and characterization logs for each cell, supporting lot genealogy and enabling correlation of cell performance to downstream atomic sensor behavior
  • Operate atomic spectroscopy reference setups to calibrate and validate cell measurement systems

Characterization Infrastructure and Quality
  • Develop, document, and maintain SOPs for all characterization workflows, ensuring measurement repeatability, equipment traceability, and alignment with product acceptance criteria
  • Write and maintain scripts for data acquisition, batch logging, and automated reporting to support high-throughput processing
  • Track and trend component-level performance data across lots and generate summary reports that support engineering review, supplier feedback, and qualification decisions
  • Identify measurement anomalies, equipment drift, or out-of-spec results, then document and escalate with clear technical context
  • Maintain calibrated, organized laboratory environments and execute routine equipment checks and preventive maintenance schedules

Requirements
Required Qualifications
  • B.S. with 6+ years, M.S. with 2+ years, or Ph.D. with relevant industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with free-space optical test setups and detector-based measurement systems
  • Familiarity with standard photonics instrumentation: optical spectrum analyzers, source-measure units, temperature controllers, photodetectors, and oscilloscopes
  • Experience analyzing and processing experimental datasets using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and execute repeatable measurement procedures with clear traceability
  • Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple device lots through parallel test workflows

Preferred Qualifications
  • Direct hands-on characterization experience with VCSELs (or closely related semiconductor lasers), including measurements of L-I-V-T, spectral, noise, modulation, and/or polarization
  • Experience working with atomic vapor cell-based devices or systems such as atomic clocks, atomic magnetometers, or atomic frequency references, including familiarity with activation, conditioning, or spectroscopic evaluation workflows
  • Familiarity with alkali spectroscopy techniques: transmission spectroscopy, absorption profile fitting, or optical depth characterization of akali vapor
  • Experience in a QA, qualification, or production test environment with structured documentation requirements and lot-level traceability
  • Prior experience building or scaling a characterization capability, including establishing new test benches, writing SOPs, or transitioning measurements from research to repeatable workflow

About You
You are equally comfortable behind a free-space optical bench as you are in a spreadsheet tracking lot yield trends. You do not just log anomalies; you document them precisely enough that an engineer can act on them without asking follow-up questions.
You are not here to do one-off experiments. You are here to build the measurement infrastructure that a quantum hardware company needs to qualify components at scale. You take pride in the rigor of your process, the cleanliness of your data, and the reliability of your output. When you say a device passed qualification, everyone can trust that.
Most importantly, you are motivated by what this work enables: atomic sensors and atomic clocks that perform where GPS cannot, in defense systems, critical infrastructure, and next-generation autonomous platforms. That context sharpens your attention to detail, because you understand what is downstream of the components you are characterizing.
About Mesa Quantum
Mesa Quantum is building chip-scale atomic clocks and quantum atomic sensors to enable resilient Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and next-generation sensing for real-world applications. Our team spans quantum physics, photonics, microfabrication, systems engineering, and commercialization. We work closely with partners across defense, aerospace, and commercial sectors to bring atomic sensing technologies out of the lab and into the field.

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