About Redwood Materials Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Position Overview We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Analytical Laboratory Technician II to join our growing startup team. This role is split between executing daily routine analysis to support CAM1 Production and advancing CAM R D initiatives. As a crucial bridge in our operations, you will coordinate directly with CAM1 operators and R D scientists to resolve technical questions and ensure data accuracy.

Beyond benchmark, you will take ownership of daily lab functionality, manage inventory, and troubleshoot instrumentation. Because we operate in a fast-paced startup environment, the ideal candidate is a natural multi-tasker who anticipates team needs and steps in to help without being asked.

Responsibilities

will include: Perform daily routine chemical and physical analysis to support CAM1 production quality control and CAM R D projects.

Requirements

Efficiently multi-task between high-volume sample analysis, regular lab maintenance, and non-laboratory supporting tasks as needed. Act as a key point of contact, communicating and coordinating effectively with CAM1 Operators and CAM R D Scientists regarding sample status, data discrepancies, or technical questions. Deliver clear, accurate, and timely data reports to cross-functional teams to ensure production and research timelines are met.

Oversee the inventory of chemicals, consumables, and general laboratory supplies. Proactively monitor stock levels and coordinate with the Laboratory Manager to initiate restocking before shortages occur. Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and fully functional laboratory environment.

Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical laboratory instrumentation.

Qualifications

: Bachelor’s degree in science or related field or 2+ years of related experience in an analytical laboratory environment. Experience in laboratory settings, quality settings, or chemical production facilities. Experience in typical laboratory practices including waste handling, safe work practices, data entry and management, good documentation practices and experimental setup and execution.

Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment including but not limited to lab coats and respirators. Experience with relevant test methods such as ICP-OES, auto-titration, X-Ray Fluorescence, Total Organic Carbon, etc. Experience with sample prep and analysis, chemical handling and laboratory hazards.

Demonstrates ability to perform basic chemistry, math and calculations. Adept with data acquisition and analysis tools including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Microsoft Office. Excellent written, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.

Excellent attitude: understands priorities change with company needs and willing to work to ensure deadlines are met. Ability to execute with a calm and collaborative urgency. Ability to regularly lift 35 lbs.

Use of a step ladder. Sit and or stand for long periods of time, greater than 2 hours. A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

The position is full-time.

Compensation

will be commensurate with experience. We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI.