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Analytical Lab Technician
Redwood Materials INC · 🇺🇸 McCarran, NV
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 33 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 33 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
About Redwood Materials Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla, on a simple but radical idea: the critical minerals powering the energy transition already exist. They just need to come back. Today Redwood is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America — recovering, refining, and redeploying critical minerals from end-of-life batteries back into the supply chain. On the energy side, Redwood has deployed the largest second-life battery project in the world, delivering power to AI data centers in months rather than years using proprietary energy architecture engineered entirely in-house. The company is profitable, the market it operates in is projected to grow 20 to 50 times over the next decade, and Redwood is the only company with the supply chain, the technology, and the operational scale to lead it. Analytical Laboratory Technician The Analytical Lab Technician performs routine chemical and laboratory analytical tasks in support of production quality and safety at Redwood Materials facilities. Working under supervision for all assigned tasks, this role is responsible for executing established laboratory procedures per written SOPs and TCMs, accurate sample handling and data entry, basic instrument operation, and adherence to all chemical safety and documentation standards. This role develops foundational proficiency in analytical methods, laboratory information systems, and lab safety while building toward independent operation. Shifts: B shift - Sunday -Tuesday 5 pm - 5 am, alternating Wednesdays C shift - Sunday-Tuesday 5 am - 5 pm, alternating Wednesday Responsibilities will include: • Prepares samples for analysis using established tests and techniques. • Assists with and performs routine chemical, metrological, and/or metallurgical analysis and reporting. • Maintains laboratory instrumentation and equipment, including troubleshooting and performing verifications. • Works in a production environment, sampling and testing physical characteristics. • Performs additional duties as required, including lab organization, inventory, safety audits, and special projects. • Works effectively in both team and individual environments. Desired Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in science or related field or 2+ years of related experience. • Experience in laboratory settings, quality settings, or chemical production facilities. • Experience in typical laboratory practices including waste handling, safe work practices, data entry and management, good documentation practices and experimental setup and execution. • Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment including but not limited to lab coats and respirators. • Experience with relevant test methods such as ICP-OES, auto-titration, X-Ray Fluorescence, Total Organic Carbon, etc. • Experience with sample prep and analysis, chemical handling and laboratory hazards. • Demonstrates ability to perform basic chemistry math and calculations. • Adept with data acquisition and analysis tools including Laboratory Information Management Systems and Microsoft Office. • Excellent written, verbal communication, and collaboration skills • Excellent attitude: understands priorities change with company needs and willing to work to ensure deadlines are met. Ability to execute with a calm and collaborative urgency. • Ability to regularly lift 35 lbs. • Use of a step ladder • Sit and or stand for long periods of time, greater than 2 hours • A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place! The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Mater