Lab Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026.
Are you a passionate Lab Technician ready to power the physical foundation for the next age of exponential science?
Join Atinary Technologies and help us transform R&D from isolated, manual experimentation into a continuous, compounding engine for discovery. Our core mission is to scale Self-Driving Labs®: a new standard for R&D that integrates AI, robotics, and cloud software into a single, continuously learning system. By removing the bottlenecks of human-driven process speeds, we enable scientists to achieve a year’s worth of experimental output in a single week.
As part of our lean, high-velocity team, you won’t just be prepping samples. You’ll be executing the physical workflows that power the new age of scientific discovery.
About Atinary Technologies
Atinary Technologies is the pioneer of Self-Driving Labs®, a term coined by our founders in 2017. Our mission is to augment human intelligence with AI and robotics to drive a "Moore’s Law of Discovery"; exponentially accelerating the discovery of breakthrough molecules and materials for critical planetary challenges. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with operations in Boston and Lausanne, Atinary is a fast growing AI startup. Our team values innovation, collaboration, and agility.
A Day in the Life at Atinary
As a Lab Technician here, your day is a dynamic blend of precise bench operations and high-velocity technical support. One day, you might be preparing reagents, loading samples, and running automated synthesis workflows for small molecule chemistry. Another day, you might be verifying reaction outcomes by processing 1H and 13C NMR spectra and/or LCMS data to close the loop between physical execution and digital analysis.
Our environment is built on shared ownership and operational excellence. You’ll keep our automated platforms running smoothly, managing routine maintenance, solvent refills, and waste management on reactors and analytical instruments to ensure minimal downtime. Other responsibilities may include ordering chemicals, consumables, and lab supplies, and maintaining chemical inventory. Whether you are performing system calibrations, troubleshooting liquid handling units, or enforcing strict safety standards, your work directly powers the physical engine driving SDLabs®, the Atinary platform.
Requirements
Must-have:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific field.
Hands-on Lab Experience: Hands-on Lab Experience: Demonstrated background in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories, encompassing routine sample prep, handling reagents, and setting up reaction procedures for small molecules. Requires 1-3 years of hands-on laboratory work (academic research, thesis projects, or industry internships are applicable).
Analytical Aptitude: Demonstrated background reading and processing 1H and 13C NMR spectra and LCMS data to verify reaction outcomes and compound purity.
System Operations & Maintenance: Ability to prepare reagents, execute routine workflows, perform system cleanup, and handle basic routine maintenance on analytical tools and instruments.
Safety & Compliance: Thorough knowledge of laboratory safety standards, hazardous material handling, chemical waste disposal protocols, and strict PPE compliance.
Communication: Excellent communication skills in English, enabling effective collaboration across both scientific and technical engineering teams.
Nice-to-have:
- A strong curiosity or demonstrated interest in high-throughput chemistry, laboratory automation, or robotic liquid/solid handling systems.
- Comfort working with complex instrument-control software and an aptitude to learn basic scripting, automated workflow setup, or logic-based experimental design.
- A highly methodical, detail-oriented approach to sample tracking, deck layout setup, and routine execution.
- Some programming skills a plus: C#, Python.
Benefits
Why you would love working with us:
- Make a Real Impact: You won't just be maintaining systems; you'll be shaping the core operations of a fast-growing AI startup.
- Join a Winning Culture: We're committed to a flexible, innovative, and supportive work environment. We embrace flexible working hours.
- Celebrate the Moments that Matter: We believe in celebrating our team's success and important milestones. From company-wide achievements to personal wins, we make sure to recognize and appreciate the moments that contribute to our shared journey.
- Work in a Dynamic Environment: Join a team that is pioneering AI solutions for R&D on a global scale.
Disclaimer
Please note that only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States will be considered for this position and must be in the job location: Boston. This is an onsite, 5 day a week hands-on role.
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and verifiable track record. Candidates need to be prepared to submit two references from past employers and clients in the final steps of the interview process.
Atinary is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek a friendly, respectful, professional, collaborative and inspiring atmosphere and work environment for every employee, collaborator and client regardless of gender, physical appearance, sexual orientation, disability, age, race or religion.