Materials Lab Technician
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Job Location:
Corning, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity please contact our Talent Specialist Paulina at
Title: Materials Lab Technician
Location: Corning NY
Duration: 12 Months
Interview Process: Initial call with manager then 2nd round panel interview with team members. 2nd round would be onsite if candidate is local and via teams if candidate is not local.
Title: Materials Lab Technician
Location: Corning NY
Duration: 12 Months
Interview Process: Initial call with manager then 2nd round panel interview with team members. 2nd round would be onsite if candidate is local and via teams if candidate is not local.
Manager is open to candidates willing to relocate at their own expense. Preference given to local candidates.
100% onsite
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered
Description:
Required skills/education: Bachelors degree in materials science chemistry geology ceramics or a related technical field. Candidates must be comfortable with instrumentation following experiment plans material handling/processing.Position Summary
The Lab Technician supports high temperature lab operations within Clients Thermophysical Properties Labs. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment supporting both routine testing and complex research programs. The position works closely with scientists and engineers to ensure safe reliable and consistent operation of thermal treatment equipment across multiple lab spaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor high temperature furnaces used for thermal treatments
- Prepare samples and fixtures according to established procedures and experimental requirements
- Execute test runs track schedules and ensure timely setup of equipment to support experimental plans
- Perform basic equipment checks routine maintenance and troubleshooting; escalate issues as needed
- Follow all safety PPE and operating procedures when working with high temperature equipment and molten glass materials
- Document work record run conditions and support data traceability in lab tracking systems
- Coordinate closely with scientists engineers and technicians to prioritize workload and adjust schedules as needed
- Support startup development and stabilization of additional lab equipment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in materials science chemistry geology ceramics or a related technical field
- Experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment involving process equipment thermal systems or materials handling preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow and document procedures precisely
- Comfort working independently in a hands on execution focused role
- Willingness to work around high temperature equipment and comply with strict safety requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high temperature furnaces heat treatment ceramics or glass processing
- Familiarity with laboratory documentation test tracking or LIMS systems
- Experience supporting fast-paced research or development labs with variable and fast changing priorities
- Ability to work effectively with scientists and engineers in a collaborative environment
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