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Alsym Energy · 12 hours ago

Laboratory Technician

Malden, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Alsym Energy is a leading innovator in battery energy storage, seeking a Lab Facilities and Equipment Specialist to support their R&D team. The role involves maintaining laboratory equipment, workspace management, and ensuring optimal conditions for productivity and safety in a multi-disciplinary research environment.

BatteryClean EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Act as the primary contact for lab equipment maintenance activities

Act as the primary contact for facilities service calls

Work closely with scientists and engineers to install specialty equipment and perform preventative maintenance and calibration needs

Support lab equipment transfers or relocation

Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records

Hands-on maintenance of gloveboxes, compressed gas and vacuum lines, industrial equipment (mixers, air dryers, roll-to-roll coaters)

Maintain safe, clean, and orderly laboratory conditions to improve productivity for other lab users

Support management of consumable inventories, solid and hazardous waste collection sites, and shipping/receiving of chemicals

Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement improvements

Qualification

Laboratory equipment maintenanceChemical handling safetyPreventative maintenance programsBasic lab equipment knowledgeBuilding systems knowledgeR&D environment experienceIT equipment installationFormal trainingCertificationCommunication skillsFast-paced environment adaptability

Required

Prior experience maintaining laboratory equipment including fume hoods, gloveboxes, and gas cylinders

Familiarity with safe chemical handling, materials safety, solvent handling, waste management, and documentation

Familiarity with chemical hygiene, mechanical assembly, and safety best practices

Demonstrated ability to maintain computer-based asset management and preventative maintenance programs

5 years' experience, at least 1 year in a chemistry lab

Working knowledge of basic lab and manufacturing equipment (pumps, motors, blowers, etc)

Working knowledge of building systems and infrastructure

Experience working in a growing R&D and manufacturing environment

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage through fast moving, start-up challenges with ease and comfort

Proficiency in installing IT equipment, monitors, desk set-up etc

Preferred

Formal training or certification (CFM, CEM) a plus

Benefits

Premium medical insurance cost through Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dental insurance through Bento Dental

Flexible Paid Time Off program

PFML

401k

Stock options

Company

Alsym Energy

Alsym Energy develops non-lithium rechargeable batteries for stationary storage, maritime shipping, and electric vehicles.

Founded in 2015

Woburn, Massachusetts, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.alsym.com

H1B Sponsorship

Alsym Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (1)

2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$113.75M

Key Investors

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

2025-04-24Grant· $0.2M

2024-02-22Series C· $78M

2020-12-11Series B· $21.85M

Leadership Team

Mukesh Chatter

Co-Founder and CEO

Recent News

Energy-Storage.News

Year in Review: Sodium-ion startup Alsym on supply chains, safety and scale

2026-01-11

General Catalyst

General Catalyst Portfolio

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Energy-Storage.News

How US battery startup Alsym Energy’s sodium-ion systems aim to go where LFP cannot

2025-11-19

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