Top 38 Science technician Jobs in Lafayette, Co

R&D Grinding Technician II
CoorsTek Inc —Golden, CO
- $22.84 - $27.62 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician
HCA HealthONE Swedish —Englewood, CO
- $29.87 - $46.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Pediatrics
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- Disability insurance
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Pilot Plant Technician
Eurofins USA Food Testing —Lafayette, CO
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Overtime
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Manufacturing
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Laboratory Technician - Biology Lab
SeaCrest Group —Louisville, CO
- From $17.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
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- Health insurance
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Molecular Biology Research Technician
University of Colorado —Denver, CO
- $40,124 - $83,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
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- Bachelor's degree
Lab Technician II
Leprino Foods —Denver, CO
- $25.21 - $28.33 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
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Pilot Plant Technician I- Process & Development
Eurofins USA Food Testing —Lafayette, CO
- $25 - $27 an hour
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- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
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Technical Lab Technician
Ricoh —Boulder, CO
- Overtime
- Mid-level
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Laboratory Technician - pHEC
Onterris —Denver, CO
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Bachelor of Science
- Data analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Lab Technician - General Chemistry
SGS —Wheat Ridge, CO
- $23 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- English
- Health insurance
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Lab Technician, General Chemistry - 2nd shift
SGS —Wheat Ridge, CO
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lab Technician (Sample Prep/Organics)
SPL —Commerce City, CO
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Quality Control Technician
Solid Power —Thornton, CO
- $26 - $33 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Lab Technician (Inorganics)
SPL —Commerce City, CO
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Sample Management Technician - training will be provided!
SGS —Wheat Ridge, CO
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Medical office experience
- English
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lab Technician I CO
Kaycha Labs —Denver, CO
- $20.61 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Environmental Technician - Lakewood, CO
Aquionix —Lakewood, CO
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Office
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
FDA Laboratory Technician full time
InfiniSource Consulting Solutions —Denver, CO
- Full-time
- OSHA
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Lead Research Technician
INOTIV BOULDER LLC —Boulder, CO
- $26 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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R&D Technician I
CoorsTek Inc —Golden, CO
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mid-level
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R&D Grinding Technician II

CoorsTek Inc -
Golden, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.84 - $27.62 an hour

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Customer communication
Basic math
Mechanical drawings
Dimensional measurements
Documentation Handling
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.

We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title

R&D Grinding Technician II

Responsible for preparing, machining, and harvesting ceramic and related material samples for laboratory testing and R&D evaluation. Operates grinding, cutting, and shaping equipment, including Blanchard grinders, reciprocating surface grinders, table saws, and geological saws, to produce test-ready specimens in accordance with customer requirements, approved work instructions, quality expectations, and safety standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

Works under limited supervision while following approved work instructions, drawings, customer requirements, and laboratory procedures to prepare ceramic and related material samples for testing.

Operates sample preparation and machining equipment, including but not limited to:

Blanchard grinders
Reciprocating surface grinders
Table saws
Geological saws
Basic cutting, grinding, and material removal equipment used for sample harvesting and shaping

Harvests samples from ceramic parts, coupons, billets, tiles, and other submitted materials to create basic shapes or test specimens for downstream analysis.
Performs grinding, sectioning, and shaping operations to support mechanical, thermal, electrical, microscopy, chemistry, and other laboratory testing needs.
Interprets basic work instructions, sample drawings, customer requests, and dimensional requirements to determine appropriate machining and preparation approach.
Uses measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other basic inspection tools to verify sample dimensions and workmanship.
Documents sample preparation steps, equipment used, relevant observations, and deviations from standard processing requirements.
Identifies and communicates sample condition concerns, machining limitations, dimensional issues, cracking, chipping, contamination risks, or other preparation-related problems to laboratory leadership or internal customers.
Performs basic troubleshooting on sample preparation equipment and resolves routine operational issues within area of responsibility.
Cleans equipment and work areas, performs routine preventative maintenance, and supports safe, reliable operation of sample preparation equipment.
Assists with data gathering, record keeping, and basic technical reporting related to sample preparation, equipment condition, rework, scrap, or process observations.
Works independently on assigned sample preparation tasks and supports continuous improvement by identifying practical improvements to workflow, fixturing, equipment use, safety, or sample quality.
Collaborates with analysts, engineers, technicians, and internal customers to ensure samples are prepared in a way that supports valid testing and minimizes rework.
Cross-trains on related laboratory equipment and sample preparation processes as needed to support department priorities.
Complies with customer specifications, quality requirements, laboratory procedures, and safety standards.
Knowledge of CNC operation or G-Code programming is a plus.

Job Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of related work experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of related work experience.
Technical training, trade school coursework, or machining-related certification is preferred.

Experience

Experience operating grinders, saws, or other material removal equipment is strongly preferred.
Experience with Blanchard grinders, reciprocating surface grinders, table saws, geological saws, or similar sample preparation equipment is highly preferred.
Experience machining, grinding, cutting, or preparing ceramic, glass, stone, carbide, refractory, or other brittle materials is preferred.
Experience in a laboratory, R&D, prototype, machine shop, ceramics manufacturing, or materials testing environment is preferred.
Experience with equipment maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and dimensional inspection is preferred.
G-Code programming knowledge is a plus.

Functional / Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Intermediate math and writing skills required.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, sample preparation requests, basic drawings, and dimensional requirements.
Ability to use basic measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
Able to generate basic technical notes, sample preparation records, and equipment-related documentation.
Understands basic material handling considerations for ceramics and other brittle materials, including chipping, cracking, edge quality, contamination, and dimensional control.
Possesses practical troubleshooting skills for sample preparation and machining equipment.
Able to use computer systems for basic departmental functions, including data entry, work tracking, and documentation.
Must be organized, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and able to manage multiple sample preparation priorities.
Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Exhibits effective cooperation and communication skills to work within a team environment and support internal customers.

Position-Specific Physical Requirements

Required to always wear appropriate personal protective equipment in work areas.
May be required to work around rotating equipment, grinding wheels, saw blades, coolant systems, sharp edges, ceramic dust, and brittle material fragments.
May be required to handle hazardous chemicals such as acids, solvents, coolants, or cleaning agents.
May be required to wear a respirator; medical evaluation will be required prior to fitting.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
May be required to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform hands-on equipment operation throughout the workday.

Target Hiring Range

Hourly: USD 22.84 - USD 27.62

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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