Material Science jobs in United States
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Lead Materials & Structural Integrity Engineer – Maritime
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Regulatory Specialist- Product Compliance (French, Italian or German Speakers)
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Head Of Thermal Engineering & Heat Transfer
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NPI Lead, Advanced Materials: Launch & Scale-Up
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Job summary
A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician to join a precision-focused team in the UK. This role involves ensuring high-quality materials testing, supporting production and engineering teams, and can lead to clear career progression. Applicants should possess an HND or degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science, and be proficient in Microsoft Office tools. Competitive salary and shopping perks offered.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Educated to HND or degree level in relevant fields.
- Hands-on laboratory experience preferred.
- Proficient in documentation and reporting tools.
Responsibilities
- Progress parts and samples through the laboratory efficiently.
- Prepare metallographic samples for analysis.
- Conduct macrostructure assessments for validation.
- Perform assessments of sample degradation and closure.
- Manage laboratory inventory and maintain equipment.
- Uphold lab standards and documentation practices.
Skills
Education
Looking to take your laboratory career to the next level? Yolk Recruitment is supporting a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Laboratory Technician to join a dynamic, precision‑focused team in Europe. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in metallurgy, materials science, or metallographic testing, who wants to work hands‑on with advanced laboratory processes, thermal treatments, and sample certification.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring high‑quality materials testing and reporting, supporting production and engineering teams, and helping drive continuous improvement in laboratory operations. If you thrive in a detail‑oriented environment, enjoy working with cutting‑edge lab equipment, and want a role with clear progression potential, this is the opportunity for you.
- Progress parts and samples through the laboratory and to sub‑contractors, raising reports and certifications as required
- Prepare metallographic samples including sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching
- Conduct macrostructure assessments and reporting for production, validation, and investigation purposes
- Perform metallurgical assessment of surface degradation and HIP closure samples
- Review and manage thermal processing documentation
- Maintain accurate specimen records, documentation, and laboratory logs
- Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and manage lab inventory efficiently
- Operate and maintain lab heat treatment furnaces, ensuring timely processing of samples
- Uphold and improve Lab 6S standards and general lab housekeeping
- Maintain laboratory equipment and prepare new SOPs and PTIs as required
- Educated to HND or degree level in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or equivalent hands‑on laboratory experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools for reporting and documentation
- Excellent communication skills with strong time management and organisational abilities
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Competitive salary
- Shopping perks and discounts
- Investment in training and development through the role
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.