Lab Technician

Description

Join our 3D Printing Materials R&D team in San Jose, CA as a Lab Technician , supporting innovative material development through hands-on lab work, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. You will contribute to new product development with a focus on formulation and material testing , helping drive technical progress in 3D printing. You will play a key role in advancing next-generation 3D printing materials that enable cutting-edge applications in healthcare and consumer products.

Role expectations

• Support product development activities under the supervision of technical staff.
• Conduct laboratory-based research activities including formulation development and material characterization.
• Manage and prioritize tasks effectively to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data from instrumentation and measurements.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks and documentation.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports to communicate key findings and experimental outcomes.
• Communicate experimental results and observations with engineering teams, seeking feedback and guidance as needed.
• Operate safely and responsibly within a laboratory environment.
• Take initiative in optimizing processes and contributing to technical strategy for material development.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab workflows and implement best practices for efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for material-related issues.
• Assist in evaluating new equipment and technologies for material characterization and testing.

What we're looking for

Pay Transparency

If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.

For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

General Description of All Benefits

We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.

Family Benefits.  Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings),  dental, and vision in accordance with those plans.  Align also offers to employees :

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Equal Opportunity Statement :

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.

Your growth and well-being :

At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect :

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Discover Align :

We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.

Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.

We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.

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