Material Lab Technician

Description

The Materials Lab Technician supports the development, testing, and analysis of materials in R&D environments. The role involves hands‑on work with laboratory equipment, sample preparation, execution of test protocols, and thorough documentation to drive innovation and maintain quality.

The technician operates and maintains various lab instruments and conducts diverse material tests, ensuring data integrity and compliance with quality standards. They also assist in improving test methods and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prepare and process material samples through mixing, curing, cutting, finishing, and chemical etching.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment including rheometers, mixers, ovens, tensile testers, microscopes, and hardness testers.
• Conduct physical, chemical, and mechanical tests on polymers, composites, metals, and other materials.
• Record, analyze, and report test data while adhering to lab protocols and quality standards.
• Support development and improvement of test methods, procedures, and documentation.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, safety compliance, and inventory according to 5S, Lean, and SSI requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and vendors during trials, evaluations, and equipment/process reviews.
• Identify waste‑reduction and process‑optimization opportunities as part of Lean initiatives.

Requirements

Successful candidates hold an associate’s degree or technical certification in materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, and have 1–3 years of laboratory or manufacturing experience. They exhibit meticulous attention to detail, effective communication and documentation abilities, and thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional team environment.

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting with strong lab safety and chemical‑handling familiarity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and protocols accurately.
• Proficient in communication, documentation, and basic data entry/analysis using Excel or lab software.
• Experience or exposure to polymer mixing, rheology, metallurgy, or thermal analysis.
• Knowledge of SDS documentation, chemical‑handling requirements, and lab safety standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment with engineers, scientists, and vendors.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance