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Prolific Machinesis ushering in a new era of biotechnology with light. Our mission is to make next-generation therapies broadly available to patients. Our first-of-its-kind Photomolecular Platform uses light to precisely guide how cells produce complex biologics enabling higher titers improved quality and faster development timelines. By helping partners overcome todays manufacturing bottlenecks were accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines. Prolific is supported by leading investors including Bill Gatess Breakthrough Energy Ventures Mayfield and SOSV.

Help us create a brighter tomorrow with biology. Were looking for mission-driven talented and kind people to join our team.

Were looking for a Hardware Technician to support the assembly maintenance and troubleshooting of our growing fleet of custom hardware. A successful candidate in this role will contribute to the smooth daily operation of our engineering ensuring equipment reliability maintaining hardware documentation and assisting in prototype builds and validation efforts. This role will be based on-site in Emeryville CA and will report to the Lead Technician. Standard hours will be 40hrs per week with the employee aiming to be onsite during the companys core hours Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.

Resonsibilities

• Assemble wire and test mechanical electrical and optical (sub)assemblies for the purpose of development and / or maintenance.
• Maintain and organize equipment hardware inventory and component databases.
• Set up calibrate and troubleshoot experimental instruments and prototype systems including in-housedeveloped devices and supporting measurement tools.
• Create and update documentation including test reports schematics assembly procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for both commercial and Prolific-developed equipment.
• Manufacture components from 3D models and drawings using prototyping equipment and hand tools.
• Communicate promptly and effectively with teammates and system users especially when performing maintenance or repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the broader Hardware team.

About You

Nice To Haves

$28 - $39.50 an hour

This role is hourly nonexempt eligible for overtime pay and paid semi-monthly. Starting pay will be dependent upon specific experience knowledge and skillset. The range by level will typically fall between $28-$32 / hour for Technician I and $32.50-$39.50 for Technician II.

Benefits : Generous equity package in an early stage company retirement plan with company contribution flexible PTO with healthy time off minimums company-covered medical dental and vision insurance life and disability insurance career coaching mental health support free team lunches everyday great snacks and companywide social events!

Diversity : We value diverse people perspectives and knowledge. To this end we aim to foster a sense of belonging that enables everyone to bring their whole authentic self to work everyday. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive team that encompasses all types of people. We believe this can only be achieved by acknowledging the ancestral historic and current systemic and communal inequities.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Computer Hardware,IT Experience,Problem Management,Software Deployment,Test Cases,Windows,Asset Management,SCCM,ServiceNow,Software Testing,System Administration,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 28 - 32