Analytical Lab Technician – Materials Characterization & QC

Found Energy; Cambridge (MA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K matching

Paid life insurance

20 days PTO

11 holidays

5 sick days

12 weeks parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Found Industries in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an Analytical Lab Technician to run day‑to‑day testing of materials, using ICP‑OES, XRF and SEM. You will prepare samples, document results, and ensure data quality for researchers and engineers.

The role is on-site in Cambridge with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and reliable reporting. We offer a competitive base salary with equity, plus comprehensive benefits and substantial PTO and parental leave.

Formación

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical laboratory experience.
• Hands‑on analytical laboratory experience, including sample preparation and operation of complex material characterization equipment.
• Understanding of calibration, analytical quality control, contamination prevention and accurate laboratory documentation.
• Ability to perform concentration and dilution calculations and use spreadsheets and instrument software to organize, check and report data.
• Ability to follow established procedures, work independently after training, manage competing requests and communicate clearly with technical teams.
• Experience handling chemicals safely and following laboratory safety and waste management procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the day-to-day analytical testing workflow, including sample intake, request tracking, scheduling and communication of expected turnaround times.
• Prepare, label, handle and store samples according to established procedures.
• Operate ICP-OES, XRF and SEM instruments to perform testing requested by scientists and engineers using approved methods.
• Perform instrument calibration and quality control checks; identify questionable results and coordinate repeat testing or escalation as needed.
• Compile and deliver accurate, timely results to the original requester, clearly identifying samples, methods, units and relevant limitations.
• Maintain traceable records linking each testing request and sample to preparation details, raw data, quality checks and final results.
• Perform routine instrument care, maintain equipment logs, monitor consumables and coordinate service needs to keep the analytical laboratory ready for testing.
• Document procedures and support improvements to testing consistency, turnaround time and reporting.
• Follow laboratory safety, chemical handling and waste management procedures.

Conocimientos

Analytical lab experience

Independence after training

Data reporting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Associate degree considered

Herramientas

ICP-OES

XRF

SEM

Descripción del empleo

Found Industries in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an Analytical Lab Technician to run day‑to‑day testing of materials, using ICP‑OES, XRF and SEM. You will prepare samples, document results, and ensure data quality for researchers and engineers.

The role is on-site in Cambridge with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and reliable reporting. We offer a competitive base salary with equity, plus comprehensive benefits and substantial PTO and parental leave.