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AlignTech Lab Technician 
United States, California, San Jose 
838140125

Today
Join our 3D Printing Materials R&D team in, supporting innovative material development through hands-on lab work, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. You will contribute to new product development with a focus onand
material testing, helping drive technical progress in 3D printing. You will play a key role in advancing next-generation 3D printing materials that enable cutting-edge applications in healthcare and consumer products.
Research & Development
Employment Type
Full Time
US-California-San Jose
Workplace type
$28.82 - $39.64 / hour
Role expectations
  • Support product development activities under the supervision of technical staff.
  • Conduct laboratory-based research activities including formulation development and material characterization.
  • Manage and prioritize tasks effectively to meet project timelines and deliverables.
  • Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data from instrumentation and measurements.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks and documentation.
  • Prepare clear and concise written reports to communicate key findings and experimental outcomes.
  • Communicate experimental results and observations with engineering teams, seeking feedback and guidance as needed.
  • Operate safely and responsibly within a laboratory environment.
  • Take initiative in optimizing processes and contributing to technical strategy for material development.
  • Identify opportunities to improve lab workflows and implement best practices for efficiency and accuracy.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for material-related issues.
  • Assist in evaluating new equipment and technologies for material characterization and testing.
What we're looking for
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with chemistry or resin formulation.
  • Hands-on experience with material characterization or process techniques.
  • Willing to learn new technique skills.
  • Clear and effective communication skills.
  • Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or data visualization tools.
  • Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Complementary skills
  • 2+ years of experience in material research.
  • Knowledge of photopolymers.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot experimental challenges and propose creative solutions.
  • Comfortable presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Pay Transparency
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.
General Description of All Benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:
  • Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
  • Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
  • Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
  • Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan
Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
  • Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
  • 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
  • Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
  • Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
  • 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
  • If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
  • Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.

At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
  • Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
  • Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
  • Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
  • Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.