Advanced Highway Materials Lab Technician

High Performance Technologies, Inc. (HPTech); Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

High Performance Technologies, Inc. (HPTech) seeks a Chemistry Laboratory Technician to support advanced materials research at a government facility in McLean, VA. The role emphasizes preparing solutions, handling analytical samples, and maintaining a safe, organized lab environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, at least five years' experience, and strong experience with XRF, FTIR, and ICP instruments, as well as precise lab techniques and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum five years of experience analyzing highway construction materials.
• Experience with standard chemistry lab procedures and precise weighing.
• Experience operating XRF, FTIR and ICP instruments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
• Prepare standard analytical solutions and reagents.
• Prepare samples for spectroscopic and chemical analyses.
• Operate laboratory instruments and document results.
• Support research staff in high-quality laboratory operations.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Strong verbal communication

Technical writing

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related discipline

Tools

XRF

FTIR

ICP

Volumetric glassware

Job description

High Performance Technologies, Inc. (HPTech) seeks a Chemistry Laboratory Technician to support advanced materials research at a government facility in McLean, VA. The role emphasizes preparing solutions, handling analytical samples, and maintaining a safe, organized lab environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, at least five years' experience, and strong experience with XRF, FTIR, and ICP instruments, as well as precise lab techniques and documentation.