Scientific Laboratory Technician
Core
Prepare and test materials through laboratory methods, maintain equipment, and support quality improvement efforts for manufacturing operations.
Role type
Scientific Laboratory Technician (Materials Engineering)
Builds
Production quality data and material analysis reports
Domain
Materials Engineering / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sample preparation (cutting, mounting, sanding, polishing), Archimedes density measurement, micrograph analysis, hardness testing, rheometry, laser diffraction, SEM, LIBS, inventory management, standard work procedure documentation, trend analysis, non-conforming material evaluation
Preferred skills
Metallographic preparation techniques, ISO 13485 and ISO 17025 familiarity, Lean Six Sigma Certification
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Section and prepare specimens for metallurgical analysis, perform material testing and analysis, document test results in reports, maintain laboratory equipment and inventory, analyze non-conforming materials and trends, assist engineers with experiment execution
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC