Lab Technician

Lab Technician Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Lab Technician for a contract position in Redmond, WA. The opportunity will be three months with a strong chance for a long-term extension. Position Summary: The purpose of this team is to design, train, and optimize AI models that work in laptops and other devices. This role involves 5% meetings and 95% focused, hands-on lab tasks performed in a clean, quiet, and air-conditioned environment. The work is repetitive, involving consistent operation of lab equipment and routine quality checks. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable with predictable tasks and can maintain mental focus throughout the day. The ideal candidate would have prior experience in environments such as warehouses, production lines, print shops, mailrooms, or similar settings. The main function of this role is to prepare and digitize physical books using high-speed document scanning equipment. This position focuses on safely handling physical materials, operating industrial scanning and cutting equipment, and producing accurate digital files at scale by following established procedures. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Remove book bindings using industrial cutters and prepare loose pages for scanning. Operate high-speed document scanners to digitize physical books. Monitor scan quality to identify issues such as double feeds, skew, blurred images, or missing pages. Organize, label, and store digital files according to defined naming and folder conventions. Handle physical materials safely, including disposal of scanned pages and book remnants in accordance with procedures. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while meeting daily throughput and accuracy targets. A typical workday begins with preparing the workspace and equipment for the day’s tasks. The operator reviews assigned materials, ensures scanners and cutters are set up correctly, and confirms that safety and handling procedures are followed before starting work. The operator spends most of the day performing hands-on physical tasks, including removing book bindings using industrial cutting equipment, separating pages, and preparing them for scanning. Once prepared, pages are fed into high-speed document scanners, where the operator monitors the process to ensure pages are scanned cleanly and completely. During scanning, the operator continuously checks for common issues such as double feeds, skewed pages, blurred images, or missing pages. When issues are identified, the operator pauses scanning, corrects the problem, and re-scans affected pages as needed to maintain accuracy and completeness of the digital output. After scanning, files are organized, labeled, and stored according to established naming conventions and folder structures. Physical materials, including loose pages and book remnants, are sorted for recycling or disposal following defined procedures. Throughout the day, the operator maintains a clean and organized work area, follows safety guidelines when handling equipment and materials, and works steadily to meet expected accuracy and throughput standards. The role involves repetitive motion and sustained attention to detail, with an emphasis on consistency, care, and adherence to documented processes. Qualifications: No college degree required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prior experience with manual, operational, or production work is a plus but not required. On-the-job training will be provided. 0-2 years of experience in operating physical equipment safely. 0-2 years of experience in visual quality inspection and error detection. 0-2 years of experience in basic computer and file handling skills. Preferred: Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy during repetitive tasks. Ability to follow written procedures and safety guidelines consistently. Comfortable performing physical, hands-on work for extended periods. Basic computer skills for operating scanning software and managing files. Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively in a production-style environment. Team-oriented with a strong focus on quality and consistency. If this job is a match for your background, we would be honoured to receive your application! Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities, including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement. Let's talk!