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Research Technician

EMD Electronics
Carlsbad, CA Intern
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

At EMD Electronics in Carlsbad, as the Research Technician – mid shift (1:00pm-9:30pm), you will be a part of the Small Volume Manufacturing team. You will support small the scale manufacturing process and the experimental products. The Small Volume team works closely with the R&D, M4Ward, Quality Control and Engineering teams. The Small Volume teams work to scale up production from R&D and assist in transitioning production to high volume scale up as needed.

  • Weekly shift : Sunday-Thursday
  • Chemical purification, sampling, and packaging
  • Vessel cleaning and break down
  • Maintain a clean and efficient lab environment
  • Maintain a current chemical inventory
  • Equipment maintenance

Physical Attributes

  • Wearing full face air-purifying respirator and other PPE
  • Lifting to 50 pounds
  • Standing, sitting, or walking for up to 8 hours
  • Raising arms up to and possibly above 90-degree angle

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma OR GED
  • 1 years’ experience handling chemicals or chemical containers

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Piping and Instrumental Diagrams
  • Prior chemistry lab experience handling acids and bases
  • Knowledge and experience performing small-scale purification and packaging of specialty chemicals
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets and technical drawings
  • A strong focus on quality and safety
  • Experience using Microsoft suite including (Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint)
  • Experience using SAP and LIMS systems
  • Strong data analysis, attention-to-detail and organizational skills

Pay Range for this position - $23/hr – 35/hr

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Salary : $23

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