About the role
Lab Operations Specialist - Xanadu - Career Page Skip To Job Description View All Jobs View Our Website Lab Operations Specialist Toronto, ON, Canada Full Time Hardware Mid Level Share About Xanadu: Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators, and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about! Your role and
responsibilities: As part of the Lab Operations Team, you will be primarily involved in supporting various projects and sub-teams by expertly completing routine technical tasks on various machines and maintaining lab equipment . Such machines may include 3D printers, wire bonders, polishers and other key devices used in our R&D processes. You will also be part of a rapid response team for assisting with issues related to the lab and general facilities of Xanadu. As you gain experience in providing these services, you will be working towards improving and documenting their standard operating and maintenance procedures. In addition to the above duties, you will also contribute to: Cleaning and organizing the lab Performing maintenance and upgrades on the machines/systems Helping to build and set up equipment (racks, tables, machines, etc.) Assisting teams with tasks (such as polishing, gold plating, soldering, etc.). Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting building infrastructure systems, including plumbing, water systems, water chilling technology, and air compressors. Note that the nature of this job requires you to be fully on-site. Before applying, please make sure that you can commit to this. Basic
qualifications and experience: College level Engineering Technician diploma or equivalent experience 2+ years experience working in a laboratory environment Experience with 2 or more of the following: Fiber splicing Wire bonding Chip polishing Flip-chip bonding Copper Polishing Soldering 3D modeling and printing Detail-oriented with a positive attitude towards work Able to work independently Highly motivated and eager to learn Excellent interpersonal skills Strong writing skills for creating high-quality documentation Experience in a rapid growing environment where priorities can change quickly Strong problem solving skills Preferred