Laboratory Technician

Role: Lab Technician

Location: Santa Clara, CA (100% Onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Lab Operations & Infrastructure Engineer to manage day-to-day lab activities, support hardware bring-up, and maintain server and networking infrastructure. The role requires strong technical expertise in lab environments, hardware deployment, and system administration across Linux and Windows platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lab Management & Operations

• Manage daily lab operations to ensure high availability and optimal utilization of lab resources.
• Coordinate with engineering teams for lab scheduling, access management, and resource allocation.
• Track, manage, and maintain lab inventory, including boards, cables, racks, and test equipment.
• Maintain documentation for lab assets, configurations, and utilization.

2. Racking, Stacking & Cabling

• Install, rack, and stack servers, networking devices, and lab equipment as per defined standards.
• Perform structured cabling, labeling, and maintain accurate rack layout documentation.
• Ensure adherence to best practices for power distribution and cable management.

3. Board Bring-Up & Deployment

• Execute initial bring-up of hardware boards and systems within lab environments.
• Support engineering teams in debugging, testing, and validation of hardware platforms.
• Deploy and configure boards for development, testing, and validation use cases.

4. Security, Asset & System Management

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Qualys for vulnerability management.
• Manage asset inventory and CMDB updates through platforms such as Armis / ServiceNow (SNOW).
• Ensure accurate tracking of all lab assets and compliance with governance processes.

5. Server Infrastructure Deployment & Support

• Deploy, configure, and maintain compute, storage, and networking infrastructure.
• Perform OS installations across Windows and multiple Linux distributions (Ubuntu, etc.).
• Support firmware upgrades, patching, and system updates.
• Monitor system health and perform first-level troubleshooting and issue resolution

6. Lab Maintenance, Cleanliness & Compliance

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment.
• Ensure compliance with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and safety standards.
• Manage decommissioning of obsolete equipment and ensure proper e-waste disposal per policy.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in lab operations, hardware setup, and infrastructure support.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, networking devices, and rack infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux (Ubuntu/variants) and Windows administration.
• Familiarity with Qualys, ServiceNow (SNOW), Armis, or similar asset management tools.
• Understanding of structured cabling, power management, and rack design.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, OS, and connectivity issues.
• Strong documentation and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to data center or lab environment management.
• Experience supporting engineering, validation, or testing labs.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (L1/L2 troubleshooting).

Soft Skills

• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process adherence and compliance.