Graphene R&D Lab Technician

Hydrograph USA INC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HydroGraph USA INC. seeks a practical, organized R&D Laboratory Technician to join its graphene research team in Austin, Texas.

You will set up synthesis equipment, run trials, collect samples, and support characterization and data handling as part of a fast-growing advanced materials company. You will work closely with R&D scientists and the Advanced Manufacturing team, gaining industrial exposure while training on our synthesis platforms and analytical methods.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience from university courses, internships, co-ops, or industry.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in following written procedures and recording data.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to work on-site in Austin, Texas.
• Basic computer skills including Excel and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and prepare laboratory equipment for planned experiments.
• Execute repeated synthesis trials according to SOPs and run sheets.
• Monitor progress, track conditions, and record observations in real time.
• Collect, label, and archive synthesized powder samples for downstream characterization.
• Support basic characterization: Raman, TGA, FTIR, BET, etc.
• Coordinate with scientists and manufacturing teams to support scale-up trials.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

Education

BS in Chemistry / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering

Associate degree with hands-on lab experience

Tools

Raman Spectroscopy

TGA

FTIR

BET

Gas handling systems / reactors / furnaces

Job description

HydroGraph USA INC. seeks a practical, organized R&D Laboratory Technician to join its graphene research team in Austin, Texas.

You will set up synthesis equipment, run trials, collect samples, and support characterization and data handling as part of a fast-growing advanced materials company. You will work closely with R&D scientists and the Advanced Manufacturing team, gaining industrial exposure while training on our synthesis platforms and analytical methods.