Senior Level Research and Development Technician Jobs
Senior level research and development technician jobs place experienced professionals in charge of experimental design, protocol ownership, and the technical direction of lab or field teams. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like AbbVie, Click Bond, and Alsym Energy hiring at this level now.
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Industry Background: Energy storage is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global energy economy, with annual stationary storage capacity additions projected to grow 23% per year from 2025 to 2035, driven by surging electricity demand from electrification, data centers, and AI infrastructure. Alsym Energy is a leading developer of non-flammable, high-performance, low-cost sodium-ion batteries for AI data centers, utilities, commercial real estate and anywhere else energy storage is needed.
Job Summary: Alsym Energy is seeking a Head of R&D Data Systems to own the company's scientific data platform: the in-house laboratory information management system (LIMS) and the surrounding data ecosystem that records how materials, electrodes and cells are made, tracked and tested across the R&D organization, and to lead the data team behind it. You will write and review code, own the database and its data model, set the technical direction, run the team, and represent the platform to scientists, laboratory operations, quality, IT and executive leadership. The right candidate has built and operated software that people depend on every day, understands relational data modeling deeply, uses AI-assisted development as a normal part of engineering work, and can translate between laboratory practice and software design.
Role & Responsibilities
Platform ownership and engineering:
- Own the architecture, roadmap and delivery of the platform: web application, API, relational database, integrations and deployment; build, review and ship code across the stack.
- Design and evolve the data model for materials, inventory lots, recipes, process steps, equipment, specifications and test results, with full traceability from incoming raw material to cell performance.
- Set the team's engineering practice: version control, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, release management, security review with IT, and disciplined AI-assisted development.
Data integrity and governance:
- Own data governance with the LIMS administrator: master data, record definitions and access control.
- Ensure records are attributable, contemporaneous, complete and tamper-evident, with the controls enforced on the server and not only in the user interface.
- Integrate instrument and cell-test data (time-series cycling, XRD, SEM, Raman and similar) with build, inventory and documentation records.
- Keep existing laboratory data systems running during the transition and retire them in a controlled way.
Team and stakeholders:
- Lead, mentor and grow the data team; define roles and hire as the platform's scope expands.
- Partner with scientists, process engineers, laboratory operations, supply chain, quality and IT to gather requirements, digitize templates and workflows, and roll them out; own training and adoption.
- Report progress, risks and priorities to executive leadership; run the platform roadmap. Manage vendors, consultants and service providers as needed.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years building and operating production software, including 3+ years leading a team or owning a system end to end.
- Full-stack proficiency: a typed front-end framework (e.g., TypeScript with React), a back-end language (e.g., Python), REST API design, and PostgreSQL or a comparable relational database, including schema design, migrations, performance and backup and recovery; a track record of shipping software that people rely on daily.
- Daily, effective use of AI coding assistants, with the review habits to verify what they produce.
- Clear written and verbal communication with scientists, technicians and executives, and experience turning their requirements into working software.
- Experience working with IT on deployment, authentication, access control and data protection.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with LIMS, ELN, MES or other regulated record systems; familiarity with data integrity expectations (ALCOA+, GxP-style controls, ISO 9001, ISO 17025).
- Background in batteries, electrochemistry, materials science or chemistry; familiarity with laboratory instruments and their data formats.
- Experience building applications on large language models, including retrieval over structured data with access control.
- Experience in a startup or small team where one person covers several roles.
Education:
- B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Additional Requirements:
- On-site presence required at Alsym Energy's Massachusetts facility.
Why Join Us? At Alsym, we believe in equitable compensation and a healthy work-life balance. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a benefits package designed to support you both inside and outside the office.
Perks & Lifestyle:
- Prime Location: We are within easy walking distance of the train station.
- Commuter Friendly: Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking.
- Health & Wellness: Stay active with access to our free on-site gym.
- Friday Fuel: We provide free lunch delivery every Friday to celebrate the end of the work week together.
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Health & Dental: Premium insurance coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Financial Future: Every employee is eligible for 401k plans and stock options.
- Time to Recharge: A flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) program to help you find your balance.
- Family & Security: Full eligibility for PFML (Paid Family and Medical Leave).
Our Commitment to You We maintain a firm Anti-Harassment Policy that includes robust Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Gender Protections. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Note: A full, detailed listing of all benefits will be provided following a formal offer of employment.
Job Title: Head of R&D Data Systems
Industry Background: Energy storage is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global energy economy, with annual stationary storage capacity additions projected to grow 23% per year from 2025 to 2035, driven by surging electricity demand from electrification, data centers, and AI infrastructure. Alsym Energy is a leading developer of non-flammable, high-performance, low-cost sodium-ion batteries for AI data centers, utilities, commercial real estate and anywhere else energy storage is needed.
Job Summary: Alsym Energy is seeking a Head of R&D Data Systems to own the company's scientific data platform: the in-house laboratory information management system (LIMS) and the surrounding data ecosystem that records how materials, electrodes and cells are made, tracked and tested across the R&D organization, and to lead the data team behind it. You will write and review code, own the database and its data model, set the technical direction, run the team, and represent the platform to scientists, laboratory operations, quality, IT and executive leadership. The right candidate has built and operated software that people depend on every day, understands relational data modeling deeply, uses AI-assisted development as a normal part of engineering work, and can translate between laboratory practice and software design.
Role & Responsibilities
Platform ownership and engineering:
- Own the architecture, roadmap and delivery of the platform: web application, API, relational database, integrations and deployment; build, review and ship code across the stack.
- Design and evolve the data model for materials, inventory lots, recipes, process steps, equipment, specifications and test results, with full traceability from incoming raw material to cell performance.
- Set the team's engineering practice: version control, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, release management, security review with IT, and disciplined AI-assisted development.
Data integrity and governance:
- Own data governance with the LIMS administrator: master data, record definitions and access control.
- Ensure records are attributable, contemporaneous, complete and tamper-evident, with the controls enforced on the server and not only in the user interface.
- Integrate instrument and cell-test data (time-series cycling, XRD, SEM, Raman and similar) with build, inventory and documentation records.
- Keep existing laboratory data systems running during the transition and retire them in a controlled way.
Team and stakeholders:
- Lead, mentor and grow the data team; define roles and hire as the platform's scope expands.
- Partner with scientists, process engineers, laboratory operations, supply chain, quality and IT to gather requirements, digitize templates and workflows, and roll them out; own training and adoption.
- Report progress, risks and priorities to executive leadership; run the platform roadmap. Manage vendors, consultants and service providers as needed.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years building and operating production software, including 3+ years leading a team or owning a system end to end.
- Full-stack proficiency: a typed front-end framework (e.g., TypeScript with React), a back-end language (e.g., Python), REST API design, and PostgreSQL or a comparable relational database, including schema design, migrations, performance and backup and recovery; a track record of shipping software that people rely on daily.
- Daily, effective use of AI coding assistants, with the review habits to verify what they produce.
- Clear written and verbal communication with scientists, technicians and executives, and experience turning their requirements into working software.
- Experience working with IT on deployment, authentication, access control and data protection.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with LIMS, ELN, MES or other regulated record systems; familiarity with data integrity expectations (ALCOA+, GxP-style controls, ISO 9001, ISO 17025).
- Background in batteries, electrochemistry, materials science or chemistry; familiarity with laboratory instruments and their data formats.
- Experience building applications on large language models, including retrieval over structured data with access control.
- Experience in a startup or small team where one person covers several roles.
Education:
- B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Additional Requirements:
- On-site presence required at Alsym Energy's Massachusetts facility.
Why Join Us? At Alsym, we believe in equitable compensation and a healthy work-life balance. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a benefits package designed to support you both inside and outside the office.
Perks & Lifestyle:
- Prime Location: We are within easy walking distance of the train station.
- Commuter Friendly: Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking.
- Health & Wellness: Stay active with access to our free on-site gym.
- Friday Fuel: We provide free lunch delivery every Friday to celebrate the end of the work week together.
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Health & Dental: Premium insurance coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Financial Future: Every employee is eligible for 401k plans and stock options.
- Time to Recharge: A flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) program to help you find your balance.
- Family & Security: Full eligibility for PFML (Paid Family and Medical Leave).
Our Commitment to You We maintain a firm Anti-Harassment Policy that includes robust Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Gender Protections. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Note: A full, detailed listing of all benefits will be provided following a formal offer of employment.
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Senior Level Research and Development Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level research and development technician job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have led experiments from design through data interpretation, mentored junior technicians, and owned the documentation and compliance side of R&D work. Demonstrating cross-functional collaboration with scientists or engineers, a history of process improvements, and proficiency with advanced lab instrumentation or technical software gives candidates a clear edge over generalist applicants at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level research and development technicians?
Companies hiring senior level research and development technicians right now include AbbVie, Click Bond, and Alsym Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among manufacturers, biotech and pharmaceutical firms, and industrial or consumer goods companies with active product development pipelines.
Are there remote senior level research and development technician jobs?
Yes, though most R&D technician roles require hands-on lab or facility access. About 0% of senior level research and development technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve data analysis, documentation, regulatory coordination, or technical project oversight rather than bench work.
What makes a research and development technician role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. A senior research and development technician sets experimental protocols, makes independent technical judgments, mentors less experienced staff, and is accountable for the quality and accuracy of results. These roles often interface directly with scientists, engineers, or project leads and may manage equipment qualification, regulatory documentation, or external vendor relationships.
Which industries hire the most senior level research and development technicians?
Senior Level research and development technician roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they maintain continuous product development cycles, require rigorous testing and validation, and need experienced technicians who can operate with minimal supervision across complex regulatory environments.