Laboratory Technician

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To execute this plan, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven and treat people well, improve our team by adding diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits, and have skill sets and experience that relate to this role.Our new class of high-field superconducting magnets will enable the SPARC tokamak to demonstrate net energy from fusion for the first time. To execute this plan, we are now looking to add a Laboratory Technician to our growing team in Milpitas, CA.This CFS laboratory technician will provide technical support and assistance in R&D and process development projects involving wet chemistry

This team member will:

• Work within a multi-disciplinary and proven team of top scientists and engineers
• Assist with the development and qualification of baseline formulations and processes
• Carry out design of experiments for formulation and coating processes
• Perform basic metrology and compile data summaries
• Report on and be accountable for project progress to the Head of Superconductor R&D

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant experience -- for example: worked in a chemistry lab and regularly used, mixed, and handled chemicals
• An exceptional safety record, comprehensive familiarity with ES&H practices, and attention to detail
• Familiarity with operating and modifying custom laboratory equipment
• This is a hands-on position
• Knowledge of basic chemistry
• Knowledge of liquid coating deposition technologies
• Knowledge of metrology tools and methodologies for liquids
• Knowledge of thin-film characterization tools and methodologies
• Skill with data acquisition and analyses
• Experience with working in a glovebox
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Willingness to work with appropriate PPE in the presence of hazards such as fumes, heat, and noise

CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.