Research & Development
Bad Urach, DERole Description
Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.
With a team of ~1600 people in four R&D centers and over 30 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.
Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.
Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.
As a Lab Technician (m/f/d) at Nova, you play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our Advanced Technology laboratory and enabling cutting-edge research and technology development.
You maintain a high level of laboratory readiness, operate and support analytical equipment, and generate high-quality experimental data for our research and development activities. You coordinate laboratory resources, supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance while supporting the introduction of new analytical techniques, methods, and instrumentation.
Working closely with scientists, engineers, and other technical experts, you help create a safe, well-organized, and collaborative laboratory environment that enables efficient experimentation, scientific rigor, and continuous improvement.
Join our team now!
Join us if you are
A hands-on and detail-oriented technical professional who enjoys working in a high-tech laboratory environment. You combine a strong commitment to safety and quality with practical technical skills and enjoy supporting scientists and engineers in turning innovative ideas into reliable experimental results.
If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Advanced Technology laboratory while maintaining a high level of laboratory readiness
- Generate high-quality experimental data to support research and technology development programs
- Coordinate laboratory resources, supplies, inventory, instrumentation, and equipment maintenance to enable efficient research activities
- Support the implementation and adoption of new analytical techniques, methods, and laboratory equipment
- Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, scientific rigor, and continuous improvement across laboratory operations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in chemistry, materials science, engineering technology, laboratory science, or a related technical field
- Practical experience working in a laboratory, pilot plant, or comparable technical environment
- Hands-on experience with analytical or test instrumentation, including maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, or installation
- Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, inventory management, purchasing processes, and supplier coordination
- Fluent English skills, with the ability and willingness to learn and apply new laboratory techniques and technologies; German skills are an advantage
Our Benefits
- We offer you financial security with a market‑competitive salary that is reviewed annually. In addition, you benefit from numerous perks that complete your overall package.
- Every month, you receive €100 tax‑free that you can use flexibly through our benefits platform.
- We provide a hybrid work model with flexible hours and the option to work remotely from any EU country for up to 20 days per year.
- Innovation, creativity and personal responsibility are not just buzzwords for us—they are part of everyday life.
- Your health comes first, with ergonomic workstations, subsidies for computer glasses and participation in the JobRad bike‑leasing program.
- Receive up to €110 per month in childcare support for preschool‑aged children.
- Enjoy free daily breakfast, fresh fruit, coffee, tea and water, as well as subsidized lunch.
- You can also look forward to additional gifts to celebrate your birthday and other special occasions.
- Experience a warm, family‑like work environment with regular team events that are not only fun, but also strengthen our bond.
- Make use of our in‑house learning platform and tailored training programs to support both your professional and personal development.
