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Charm Sciences

Food safety and water quality diagnostics

Electronics Assembly Technician 1

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$17.95 - $24/hr
Junior
Andover, MA, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsProduct Assembly

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma and either a relevant certificate of training of at least two years or at least two years of relevant experience in electronics assembly are required.
  • Understanding of Microsoft Office programs is required.
  • Ability to communicate in written and verbal form is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, parts lists, cable diagrams, and workmanship procedures is required.
  • Electro-mechanical assembly skills are required.
  • The employee must regularly talk, hear, and use fine motor skills; frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach; lift or carry up to 50 pounds; and occasionally bend, kneel, squat, and lift.
  • The employee must be able to remain stationary for an extended length of time, read, write, and interpret information, and visually inspect parts for defects.
  • The role involves exposure to compressed air blast under 80 dB.
Responsibilities
  • Assemble electronic hardware using hand tools and power tools.
  • Test and calibrate electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies using meters and measuring devices.
  • Precisely clean and prepare components for assembly or use in subsystems or end products.
  • Follow detailed wiring diagrams and work instructions to assemble electronic test instruments and analyzers.
  • Inspect and verify completed assemblies according to test procedure documentation.
  • Maintain a clean, uncluttered workspace and organized equipment to increase production efficiency.
Desired Qualifications
  • One to three years of GMP/GLP experience is preferred.
  • Ability to hand-solder and wire electrical components and perform crimping is preferred.

About the company

Charm Sciences develops diagnostic tests and equipment for food safety, water quality, and environmental monitoring to help protect consumers, manufacturers, and global brands. Its products include tests and instruments that detect contaminants, contaminants in foods and waters, and environmental hazards, enabling users to monitor safety and quality across the supply chain. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated set of solutions across multiple safety domains and by serving a global customer base, rather than focusing on a single niche. The goal is to support safer products and compliant operations for food producers, beverage and water utilities, and environmental programs worldwide.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lawrence, Kansas

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 launched Charm EZ Protect+ adds incubate-and-read automation for antibiotic testing.
  • The Fumonisin pet-food strip expands Charm into higher-margin specialty feed workflows.
  • SpaceX and NASA swab use strengthens credibility for regulated, high-stakes sampling.

What critics are saying

  • Charm depends on recurring USDA-FGIS and AOAC renewals; one failure blocks launches.
  • Neogen, 3M, and Thermo Fisher can bundle cheaper diagnostics and displace Charm shelves.
  • If one flagship mycotoxin assay loses approval or adoption, Charm's core revenue cracks.

What makes Charm Sciences unique

  • Charm combines rapid test strips with readers and software, including eBacMap integration.
  • Its ROSA and Peel Plate portfolio spans mycotoxins, sanitation, and microbial testing.
  • USDA-FGIS renewals and AOAC PTM approvals validate Charm's regulated, field-ready workflow.

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