High-Throughput Materials Lab Technician

astralQ Inc.; Framingham (MA); In loco; USD 30.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

astralQ Inc. in Framingham, MA is seeking an entry-level lab associate to run day-to-day experimental work in our materials lab, including preparing samples, operating procedures, and keeping records. We'll train you on specialized instruments and automated systems.

This on-site, full-time role offers hands-on experience with high-throughput experiments and safety procedures, with benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Competenze

• Bachelor's in chemistry, materials science, chemical or mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on lab experience.
• Hands-on lab experience from coursework, research, internships, or work.
• Working knowledge of basic lab safety (PPE, chemical handling, safe equipment operation).
• Mechanical aptitude: comfortable assembling, fitting, and adjusting equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and reliable record-keeping.
• Able to work on-site in Framingham, MA.

Mansioni

• Prepare and organize inorganic powders, precursors, and sample batches (weighing, mixing, dispensing, labeling)
• Support high-temperature synthesis with furnaces and atmosphere controls, following approved procedures
• Run routine characterization after training, including sample loading and established XRD methods, and flag unexpected results
• Set up, fit, and adjust lab equipment and fixtures; assist with maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Keep complete sample and experiment records so every material is traceable from preparation to measurement
• Help engineers test automated workflows and new labware, and improve SOPs
• Keep the lab safe, clean, and stocked; follow EHS procedures

Conoscenze

Hands-on lab experience

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Mechanical aptitude

On-site work ability

Lab safety know-how

Formazione

Bachelor's in chemistry, materials science, chemical or mechanical engineering, physics, or related field

Strumenti

XRD

Optical microscopy

Raman

SEM/EDS

Descrizione del lavoro

astralQ Inc. in Framingham, MA is seeking an entry-level lab associate to run day-to-day experimental work in our materials lab, including preparing samples, operating procedures, and keeping records. We'll train you on specialized instruments and automated systems.

This on-site, full-time role offers hands-on experience with high-throughput experiments and safety procedures, with benefits including medical and dental coverage.