The posting
At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what's next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You'l collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.
As a Lab Technician: Generalist, you will produce drawings, schematics, devices, or other output, performing established tests or well-defined procedures. You will utilize your specialized knowledge of engineering disciplines or physical sciences to deliver high-quality results.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
• Perform Established Tests: Performs established tests or well-defined procedures, organizes data, and knows what degree of care and accuracy is required. This involves operating and adjusting tools and equipment used in job assignments and recognizing proper and improper operation of basic equipment.
• Utilize Computer Systems: Utilizes computer to reduce data and observations, and records and organizes technical data to assist in its evaluation.
• Operate Equipment: Operates and adjusts tools and equipment used in job assignments, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Record and Organize Data: Records and organizes technical data and assists in its evaluation, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• Follow Written Procedures: Works from written procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, sketches, or oral instructions to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Exposure to Engineering Disciplines: Familiarity with engineering disciplines or physical sciences such as electronics, logic, mechanics, hydraulics, plastics, metallurgy, ceramics, and materials.
• Specialized Knowledge: Possesses specialized knowledge in areas like design, layout, chemistry, physics, or mathematics, typically acquired through formal training like vocational programs, military technical schools, Associate degree programs, or other education programs.
• Equipment Operation: Experienced in operating and adjusting tools and equipment, with the ability to recognize proper and improper operation of basic equipment.
• Data Management: Skilled in recording and organizing technical data, with the ability to assist in its evaluation and ensure accurate results.
• Procedure Adherence: Proven ability to work from written procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, sketches, or oral instructions to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Formal Training: Exposure to formal training such as vocational training programs, military technical schools, Associate degree programs, or other education programs in engineering disciplines or physical sciences.
• Specialized Knowledge: Experience working with specialized knowledge of engineering disciplines or physical sciences such as electronics, logic, mechanics, hydraulics, plastics, metallurgy, ceramics, and materials.
• Equipment Familiarity: Exposure to operating and adjusting tools and equipment used in job assignments, with the ability to recognize proper and improper operation of basic equipment.



