Laboratory Technician

Lab Technician (Onsite – Waukesha, WI)

About Codeworks

Codeworks, an LRS Company, has over 25 years of experience serving Fortune 1000 companies in Wisconsin as well as our client's national locations. Our recruiting team excels at evaluating, advising, and connecting IT professionals with new opportunities that will satisfy their expectations regarding income and opportunity for growth. At Codeworks, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and beyond. We believe in equal opportunities and value the unique perspectives that every individual brings to our team. Join us in creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where your talents can thrive.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lab Technician to support a large enterprise healthcare technology environment at our client in Waukesha, WI. This is a hands‑on, onsite role focused on supporting lab and data center operations, ensuring server availability for software development teams, and maintaining both new and legacy systems. The ideal candidate enjoys working with physical hardware, Linux systems, and collaborating closely with engineers and developers in a lab setting.

This role is onsite Monday through Friday (with possible limited flexibility on Fridays).

• Only W2 employment – no C2C candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Work onsite daily to support lab and data center operations
• Partner with experienced lab technicians and global development teams to ensure server uptime
• Deploy and set up new HPC and server hardware according to engineering specifications
• Install and configure SLES (SUSE Linux Enterprise Server) manually and via automated tools
• Maintain and repair approximately 100 servers, including legacy systems
• Reconfigure systems to support evolving development needs
• Troubleshoot hardware, networking, and software issues
• Track inventory, parts, and lab supplies required for operations
• Maintain multiple trackers documenting system status and connectivity
• Escalate issues to leadership in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain lab areas in compliance with EHS safety and housekeeping standards

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years of hands‑on experience with Linux operating systems
• Experience with SLES / SUSE Linux strongly preferred
• Background supporting server hardware in lab or data center environments
• Experience troubleshooting hardware, network, and OS‑level issues
• Familiarity with Linux shell scripting and/or Python
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience maintaining system documentation and operational trackers
• High energy, team‑oriented mindset with strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently in an onsite environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Candidates with Biomedical Engineering backgrounds and strong Linux/programming experience are encouraged to apply
• Experience working in regulated, enterprise, or healthcare‑adjacent environments is a plus

Work Location & Duration

• Location: Waukesha, WI (onsite)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday (possible WFH Fridays)
• Contract Duration: 6 months with potential for extension

Compensation & Benefits

Codeworks discloses that the anticipated hourly pay range for this position is between $20.00 and $30.00. This range is subject to change based on job-related factors, including client requirements where applicable. All full-time Codeworks employees are eligible to enroll in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Codeworks, an LRS Company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

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