Lab Services Engineer: Design & Optimize Test Campaigns

Alkegen; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lab Services Engineer I to support test campaigns and develop new generation test programs for customer needs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years of process development or engineering experience, with strong problem-solving and communication skills. You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and marketing teams to improve testing methods and drive project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science (or related field).
• 1–3 years of experience in process development or engineering.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and methodologies; excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Run and supervise basic test campaigns that focus on customer requirements.
• Design test campaigns and programs to meet evolving customer demands and needs per specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate successful project execution.
• Analyze and troubleshoot existing processes to identify optimization and efficiency gains.
• Document and communicate project progress, findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in testing.
• Participate in training and mentoring junior engineers and team members.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Engineering software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science

Job description

Alkegen in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lab Services Engineer I to support test campaigns and develop new generation test programs for customer needs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years of process development or engineering experience, with strong problem-solving and communication skills. You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and marketing teams to improve testing methods and drive project execution.