Lab and Inventory Technician - Full-time

The Lab & Inventory Technician plays a critical role in keeping our operations running smoothly by ensuring equipment, parts, and devices are organized, accurate, and ready for use. This hands-on role is split evenly between lab support and inventory management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with both technology and logistics. You’ll support equipment assembly, testing, and preparation while also managing shipping, receiving, inventory tracking, and audits. If you’re detail-oriented, reliable, and enjoy working in a structured, process-driven environment where accuracy matters, this role offers a great opportunity to make a real operational impact.

 

This is a 100% onsite position at our Columbus, MN location. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

 

Lab & Technical Support (Approximately 50%)

• Assist with assembly, configuration, testing, and minor repair of electronic components and devices
• Prepare equipment and parts for deployment, including labeling, kitting, and documentation
• Perform basic quality checks to ensure equipment meets internal standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient lab environment
• Follow established lab procedures and safety guidelines
   

Inventory Management, Shipping & Receiving (Approximately 50%)

• Receive, inspect, and log incoming packages, parts, and equipment
• Prepare and ship outbound packages accurately and on schedule
• Maintain accurate inventory records for parts, components, and equipment
• Perform regular inventory audits and cycle counts
• Organize inventory locations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Identify inventory discrepancies, shortages, or obsolete items and communicate findings

 

Process & Documentation

• Follow and help improve standard operating procedures related to lab and inventory activities
• Document inventory movements, equipment status, and basic repair activity
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to inventory accuracy and lab efficiency

 

 An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

 

COMPETENCIES

• Detail-oriented and reliable
• Organized and process-driven
• Comfortable with hands-on work
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Team-oriented with clear communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic technical or mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift and move packages and equipment as required
• Comfortable using basic computer systems, spreadsheets, or inventory tools

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:  High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: with shipping/receiving, inventory control, or warehouse operations

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with electronics or technical equipment
• Familiarity with inventory audits or cycle counting
• Experience in a lab, operations, or technical support environment

 

We go beyond Point A to Point B service and do the hard yards for our customers. But more importantly, we do it right for the people we work with. In addition to a 100% company paid medical and dental plan for individuals, we have worked hard to reduce premiums for couples and families.

 

In addition to working with an industry-leading team, a few of the benefits of working at Street Smart include:

• Career advancement opportunities 
• Health benefits, with eligibility on the 1st of the month following your date of hire:
  • 3 medical plans to choose from, including two high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and one PPO plan 
  • Health Savings Accounts (when enrolled in a HDHP), with Street Smart contributing $1000-$2000 depending on your plan
  • Dental and vision plans with no or low employee premiums. 
  • Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 100% company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
  • 100% company-paid life insurance at 1.5x your base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with eligibility on the 1st of the month following your 30th day of employment. Street Start matches 100% of the first 3% employees contribute and 50% of the next 2% of contributions. 
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO to start (year one is pro-rated based on start date) 
• Informal dress code
• Company-provided cell phone 
• Tuition reimbursement

 

Since 1999, Street Smart has been at the forefront of smarter, safer work zones and security innovation. Today, we design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, and events across North America.

 

What We Value:

Lead from the Front – We never settle for ‘good enough.’ We continually push ourselves to be better. We rethink, adapt, and innovate solutions at speed – and on the move.

 

Grind the Hard Yards – We’ve built a reputation for doing what it takes to deliver success for our customers. We do the hard yards to understand their challenges so we can spot opportunities and provide solutions that make it easier to unleash the potential of their business.

 

Do it Right – We care about our work, the people we work for, and the people we work with.

We take pride in the job and celebrate our successes together. We don’t cut corners because what we do saves lives.

If your ambitions drive you to turn corners and deliver success for customers, this could be a great role for you.

 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Remains in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time. 

• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a scanner, copy machine and printer. 

• Communicates with others in their area of expertise, both internally and externally. Exchanges accurate information in these situations. 

• Frequently moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. 

• Occasionally, the individual in this position will need to stand, reach, bend, stoop, and kneel.   

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision.  

• The office environment will have normal lighting and climate control tolerances.  

• Additionally, the office setting will have moderate noise exposure, i.e. business office with computers, printers, and light traffic.  

• Travel conditions may involve being in an aircraft or automobile for extended periods of time. 

• Work is performed in the business office at a minimum of 40 hours a week.   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.