Crystal Lab Technician

AMETEK Inc.; Oak Ridge, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc.'s Advanced Measurement Technologies unit in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Crystal Lab Technician to support the production of detector-grade germanium crystals. You will operate and maintain crystal growth equipment, document processes, and help ensure quality across production records.

The role requires an associate degree, keen attention to detail, and ability to work in a clean room environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; strong attention to detail essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a clean room environment.

Responsibilities

• Crystal Growth & Production: load germanium charge and crucibles, operate furnaces, prepare ingots, document activities.
• Equipment Maintenance: clean and maintain growth equipment, log records, assist with general maintenance, troubleshoot.
• Quality & Inventory: assist with quality control, support inventory processes, ensure production standards and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleanroom experience

Education

Associate degree

Job description

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Business Unit: Advanced Measurement Technologies

Posting Date: Sep 26, 2026

Job Description

The Crystal Lab Technician provides technical support in the production of germanium radiation detectors by growing detector-grade, single-crystal, high-purity germanium (HPGe). This role is responsible for operating and maintaining crystal growth equipment, supporting quality and inventory activities, and ensuring the successful production of high-purity germanium crystals used in detector manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Crystal Growth & Production Support

• Acid etch and load germanium charge and quartz crucibles into crystal growth furnaces.
• Operate crystal growth furnaces to produce high-purity germanium crystals suitable for detector manufacturing.
• Prepare zone-refined ingots for use in the crystal growth process.
• Document crystal growth activities and maintain accurate production records.

Equipment Maintenance

• Clean and maintain crystal growth equipment and associated etch sink and clean room areas.
• Maintain records and logbooks for crystals and crystal growth machines.
• Assist with general mechanical and electrical maintenance of equipment as required.
• Troubleshoot crystal growth equipment to support production operations.

Quality & Inventory Support

• Assist with quality control and yield assurance activities.
• Support inventory control processes related to crystal growth operations.
• Help ensure production standards and documentation requirements are maintained.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Associate degree.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a clean room environment.

About the Business Unit

Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT), part of AMETEK’s Materials Analysis Division, is a global leader in high-precision measurement and detection solutions. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, AMT designs and manufactures advanced instrumentation for nuclear spectrometry, radiological measurement, electrochemical analysis, and electronic signal recovery. Our technologies enable customers in research, defense, homeland security, and industrial markets to solve their most complex challenges with accuracy and reliability.

AMT combines renowned brands such as ORTEC, Amptek, andSunpower, delivering differentiated solutions for applications ranging from radiation detection and semiconductor analysis to cryogenic cooling systems. As a cleared defense contractor, AMT also supports U.S. government programs with custom products and services. With a strong culture of innovation and operational excellence, AMT continues to expand globally,leveragingdecadesofexpertiseto drive advancements in safety, security, and scientific discovery.

Visit us online:

• www.ametek.com
• www.ortec-online.com
• www.sunpowerinc.com
• www.ameteksi.com
• www.ortec-online.com/innoriid
• www.amptek.com

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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