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Lab Operations Specialist

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Toronto, ON, CAN
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The Lab Operations Specialist supports lab projects by maintaining equipment, performing technical tasks, troubleshooting, and documenting procedures while ensuring a clean and organized lab environment.
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About Xanadu:

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators, and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your role and responsibilities:

As part of the Lab Operations Team, you will be primarily involved in supporting various projects and sub-teams by expertly completing routine maintenance on various machines and maintaining lab equipment. Such machines include compressed air and vacuum systems, HVAC systems, 3D printers and other key devices used in our R&D processes. You will also be part of a rapid response team for assisting with issues related to the lab and general facilities of Xanadu. As you gain experience in providing these services, you will be working towards improving and documenting their standard operating and maintenance procedures.

In addition to the above duties, you will also contribute to:

  • Cleaning and organizing the lab
  • Performing upgrades on the machines/systems
  • Helping to build and set up equipment (racks, tables, machines, etc.)
  • Assisting teams with tasks (such as polishing, gold plating, soldering, etc.).
  • Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting building infrastructure systems, including plumbing, water systems, water chilling technology, and air compressors.

Note that the nature of this job requires you to be fully on-site. Before applying, please make sure that you can commit to this.

Basic qualifications and experience:
  • College level Engineering Technician diploma or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years experience working in a laboratory environment
  • Experience with 2 or more of the following:
    • Air compressors
    • Vacuum pumps
    • HVAC systems
    • Basic mechatronics (reading wiring diagrams, overloads, safety controls)
  • Detail-oriented with a positive attitude towards work
  • Able to work independently
  • Highly motivated and eager to learn
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong writing skills for creating high-quality documentation
  • Experience in a rapid growing environment where priorities can change quickly
  • Strong problem solving skills
Preferred qualifications and experience:
  • Experience with:
    • CNC Machining
    • 3D modeling and printing
    • Writing SOPs
    • Cleanroom procedures 
    • Wirebonding 
    • Soldering
    • Copper polishing

Please note that this position requires occasional weekend availability to assist with operational needs, particularly during emergency situations. Additionally, candidates should be open to a flexible schedule that may include one evening shift per week, typically ranging from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM.

This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 70,000 - 90,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

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Xanadu Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office

Toronto, Ontario , Canada, M5B 2H7

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