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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Lab Technician

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSt Cloud, MN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • All positions require a high school diploma or GED and 0–2 years of related experience.
  • Level II requires 2–3 years of related experience and 1 year of optical manufacturing experience.
  • Level III requires 3–5 years of related experience and 3 years of optical manufacturing experience.
  • Follow safety guidelines and identify and understand safety items.
  • Work in a fast-paced, multitask production environment.
  • Maintain a full knowledge of at least one department and basic knowledge of the entire lab.
  • Follow written or verbal directions and demonstrate dependable attendance.
  • Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills, teamwork or independent work capability, a customer service mindset, and willingness to learn.
  • Read English and identify numbers; communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
  • Maintain a flexible schedule and work overtime when needed.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues; have general office and computer experience.
  • Focus for long periods, attend to detail and symmetry, and sustain visual concentration with hand, eye, and foot coordination.
  • Sit or stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities.
  • Have solid dexterity and mechanical skills.
  • Regularly lift 10 pounds and, in Surfacing, lift 30 pounds.
  • Exert up to 20 PSI with hands and use personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine production duties across lens production while attending to quality, quantity, and efficiency; refer to the Job Matrix for departmental specifics.
  • Comply with safety standards and report safety concerns to leadership.
  • Qualify and inspect products to ensure compliance with CZV specifications and standards.
  • Maintain appropriate written and/or computer documentation.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • For Level II and III, troubleshoot instruments or machines to determine causes of failure and implement repairs where necessary.
  • For Level II and III, cross-train in other areas and departments.

About the Company

Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

ZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups that align with its core business areas. It focuses on early-stage rounds (pre-Series A to Series A), typically $1–$5 million, across Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It adds value by providing targeted funding and using ZEISS’s global network and expertise to support portfolio companies. The goal is to accelerate development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio, while actively engaging with external innovation.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$69.9M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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