Are you the type of person that lives for work or that works to live? Sole Technology offers a rad (yes, I said “rad”) balance of challenging career opportunities and a friendly, laid-back environment. Our mix of business and pleasure works so well that we are growing like crazy and we have a BRAND NEW position for a Lab Assistant here in the Sole Technology Institute (STI). As Lab Assistant you’ll be working with our Lab Team on biomechanical, physical, wear, and fit test projects at STI. Additionally, you will support the Lab manager in maintaining the laboratory as a leading research institution for the study of action sports. Sound like something you’d like to do? Then read on, my friend.

As Lab Assistant you will:
Perform testing and data collection analysis for laboratory research and testing projects
Take lead in the development of test procedures, special test equipment, and fabrication of new laboratory equipment
•Assist in maintaining operations manual for research and testing protocols
•Assist in maintaining all new procedures for research projects
•Assist in maintaining quality standards for lab research and testing to ensure the validity and reliability of all research
oAssist in projects as directed by the manager or assistant manager and support their efforts to report credible and supportable findings
oMaintain records, keep logs, and follow filing directions of personal research
•Establish relationships to be a liaison with design, development, and marketing to insure proper application of research findings
•Establish relationships with Skate/BMX/Snowboard teams that help contribute to the research efforts of the laboratory
•Be active in searching out and finding potential contributors to research projects through company and non-company channels
•Work with the assistant manager on setting up wear and fit tests and reviewing wear test and fit test results
•Assist in coordinating efforts with Research & Development department to make sure that lab projects are consistent with the long-term needs of the company and are consistent with short-term product design and development needs
•Assist in writing internal reports and make presentations summarizing research results and explaining potential applications and limitations of the research
•Assist in making presentations at company and non-company meetings to disseminate and explain research findings
•Assist in the long-term planning and execution for company research programs and future lab development

The successful Lab Assistant candidate will have the following Skills and Experience:
oInternship or 6 months experience working within a lab setting preferred
oExperience performing testing and data collection analysis
oBS Degree in Engineering, Exercise Science, or other related fields of science required
oIntermediate level experience on MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
oBasic experience on MS Outlook

Sole Technology Inc. is an amazing, positive, and exciting place to work. We offer a complete benefit package, paid time off, discounts on Sole Technology brands, and fun events throughout the year. All this in addition to a casual work environment and the knowledge that you work for the best company out there! If you’ve got the background qualifications we’re looking for and the attitude to succeed with our organization, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and salary history to one of the following:
EMAIL: employment@soletechnology.com
FAX: (949) 900-2753

***VERY IMPORTANT***
Make sure to CUT AND PASTE “Lab Assistant” into the subject line when emailing your resume, or in the text of your cover letter if faxing, to insure that it gets to the right place. Resumes without a salary history will not be considered.

*Due the volume of resumes that we receive, only applicants who have the skills that match the requirements of an available position may be contacted for an interview.