Materials Lab Specialist

This role is ideal for a hands-on technical professional who enjoys working at the intersection of materials science chemistry and manufacturing process development.

As a Materials Laboratory Specialist you will support a wide range of laboratory and technology development activities from metallurgical sample preparation and analytical testing to chemistry experiments and casting trials. Working alongside engineers and scientists youll play a key role in generating high-quality data solving technical challenges and advancing innovative materials and manufacturing technologies.

Were looking for someone who enjoys working with equipment learning new skills and tackling problems in a collaborative laboratory environment. Whether preparing samples running experiments troubleshooting equipment or supporting process development youll help bring new ideas and technologies to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare metallic samples for metallurgical and microscopic evaluation using sectioning mounting grinding polishing and etching techniques.
• Support materials characterization activities including optical microscopy.
• Conduct laboratory testing and experiments including sample preparation data collection and documentation.
• Assist with the setup operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and experimental test systems.
• Support casting trials and process development activities including equipment setup and post-trial analysis.
• Troubleshoot laboratory and process equipment and help implement practical solutions.
• Manage multiple laboratory projects while collaborating closely with engineers scientists and operations teams.
• Maintain a safe organized and compliant laboratory environment.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Bachelors or Masters degree in Materials Science Metallurgical Engineering Chemistry Chemical Engineering Engineering Technology or a related technical field with 1 year of related experience; OR a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year of experience in safe chemical handling and laboratory safety practices.
• 1 year of experience working with laboratory manufacturing or industrial equipment.
• Ability to work with Export Controlled information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a materials metallurgical chemistry research manufacturing or industrial laboratory.
• Experience with metallographic sample preparation including sectioning mounting polishing and etching.
• Experience conducting laboratory experiments and maintaining technical records.
• Experience supporting manufacturing process development.
• Familiarity with optical microscopy SEM or other materials characterization techniques.
• Experience with nickel-based alloys cobalt-based alloys stainless steels or coated components.
• Experience troubleshooting laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience supporting laboratory equipment procurement installation or maintenance.

Desired Characteristics

• Enjoys hands-on work and solving technical problems.
• Curious adaptable and eager to learn new tools techniques and processes.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high-quality results.
• Collaborative proactive and customer-focused.
• Demonstrates ownership accountability and attention to detail.
• Committed to safety quality and continuous improvement.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $80000.00 and $120000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 13 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.