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Laboratory Operations Specialist

Radical AI

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 2 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Radical AI is replacing an R&D process that currently takes 10 years and $100 million to produce a single discovery. Our self-driving lab platform combines AI with autonomous robotics to run experiments analyze results and iteratecontinuously without human bottlenecks. For industries like aerospace automotive defense energy manufacturing semiconductors and space that means breakthroughs in weeks instead of years.

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on Laboratory Operations Specialist to help keep our self-driving lab running this role you will oversee day-to-day lab operations supporting activities such as sample handling and preparation inventory and consumables management equipment maintenance tracking and vendor coordination. Your work will play a key role in maintaining laboratory throughput and ensuring smooth execution of core lab activities. This is an on-site position based in New York City.

What You Will Do

Manage sample intake labeling storage and tracking across active experiments
Monitor and replenish consumables; maintain accurate inventory records
Coordinate process gas supply including ordering receipt and safe handling
Support equipment maintenance calibration and troubleshooting for instruments including XRD XRF and SEM
Coordinate with vendors for equipment service and supply deliveries
Maintain lab safety compliance: labeling waste disposal SDS records and regulatory requirements
Track lab status and flag issues proactively to the research team
Assist scientists with sample preparation and basic characterization tasks as needed
Support onboarding of new lab users and maintain SOPs

What We Are Looking For

B.S. in Materials Science Chemistry Chemical Engineering or a closely related field
1 year of professional lab experience (lab tech research assistant or equivalent)
Hands-on experience with common lab instruments and techniques
Experience managing consumables chemical inventory or gas supply a strong plus
Familiarity with lab safety practices and OSHA/EH&S requirements
Highly organized reliable and proactive
Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities shift quickly
Based in New York City

$87000 - $120000 a year

What We Offer

A competitive compensation package also includes the best in benefits:

Medical dental and vision insurance for you and your family covered at 100%
Mental health and wellness support
Unlimited PTO and 14 company holidays per year
Company-wide end-of-year shutdown including two weeks of paid time off
401K
Equity

Disclosure

Radical AI is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry national origin religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression marital status disability or veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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