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Job Description:

We're urgently hiring an experienced R&D Technician to join our fast-growing startup team. This is a hands-on role supporting the assembly and development of experimental hardware and production systems. If you're skilled in mechanical and electrical assembly and thrive in a dynamic, chemical lab environment—this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do:

+ Assemble control panels and wire instruments and sensors

+ Perform mechanical assembly of production and experimental equipment

+ Build systems from Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

+ Assemble hydraulic systems and piping (mainly stainless steel tubing and Swagelok connections)

+ Maintain detailed lab notes and update engineering drawings

+ Collaborate with a small technician team to support innovation and early-stage manufacturing

Top Skills We’re Looking For:

+ Mechanical Assembly: Building systems from P&IDs

+ Electrical Skills: Wiring instruments/sensors, assembling control panels, small-gauge wiring (preferred)

+ Hydraulic Systems & Piping: Experience with stainless steel tubing and Swagelok fittings

Nice to Have Skills:

+ Piping system experience

+ Hydraulic schematics knowledge

+ Comfort working in a chemical lab environment

Work Environment:

+ Chemical lab setting with exposure to various chemicals, including DOD explosive-related materials

+ Small team (3 technicians, 22 total employees)

+ Fast-paced, hands-on, and safety-focused

+ Based in Boulder, CO

Why Join Us?

This company has recently expanded into a new facility and they are scaling rapidly. This R&D role offers the chance to work on innovative projects and help manufacture 2x2x4 subassemblies. You’ll be part of a team that values creativity, precision, and collaboration.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boulder,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.