Vital Lyfe

Water Lab Technician

Los Angeles - Greater Area

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 155 days ago

Data AnalysisExcelCommunication

About the role

You will play a central role in characterizing water quality and testing membrane performance to ensure our portable water treatment devices are safe, reliable, and high performing.

Perform routine water quality tests (pH, EC/TDS, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, major ions, etc.).
Conduct fouling and cleaning studies and support root-cause analysis.
Maintain and perform basic troubleshooting on lab and test equipment.
Someone who is eager to learn, can follow procedures, and can work closely with engineers and the team to improve tests and support product development.
The Water Laboratory & Membrane Testing Technician will be a hands-on partner to our engineering and R&D teams, transforming ideas and designs into validated, real-world performance.
This includes running and improving test methods, operating and maintaining analytical instruments, and executing membrane test protocols that directly influence product design decisions and quality standards.

The ideal candidate is practical, precise, and curious, with a strong aptitude for laboratory work, basic mechanical systems, and data-driven problem solving.

Experience in a water analysis or environmental testing laboratory.
Experience operating ICP and other water characterization instruments.
Experience with membrane filtration systems (RO/NF/UF/MF).
Knowledge of standard water testing methods (e.g., ISO/ASTM or similar).
Basic understanding of water chemistry and membrane performance concepts.
Ability to work with pumps, valves, and pressurized systems (or willingness to learn).
Proficiency with basic data analysis and report preparation.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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