Materials Technician
Core
Entry-level lab technician supporting polymer formulation and materials testing in an additive manufacturing environment.
Role type
Entry-level Materials Lab Technician
Builds
Resin formulations and test specimens for 3D printing applications
Domain
Additive manufacturing / Polymer chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Polymer formulation basics, 3D printing operations, mechanical/thermal/rheological testing, lab safety compliance, hazardous waste disposal, equipment calibration, data documentation
Preferred skills
Associate's/Bachelor's in chemistry or materials science, prior lab experience, hobbyist 3D printing experience
Technologies
3D printers, rheometers, thermal analyzers, mechanical testers
Responsibilities
Prepare resin formulations per protocol, operate 3D printers and post-process samples, run routine materials tests, maintain lab notebooks and digital records, manage lab inventory and consumables, calibrate and maintain lab equipment, ensure hazardous waste disposal compliance
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC
