Lab Technician - Chemistry/Materials Science

ZipRecruiter; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Technical Assistant I in Monroeville, PA, for a 6+ month contract. The role involves supporting photochromic performance testing in collaboration with chemists. Ideal candidates will have a background in Physical Science and strong analytical skills, with experience in data quality and quality control practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science or an Associate’s degree with 3-4 years lab experience.
• Demonstrate strong data quality assurance skills.
• Experience in photo-chemistry and coating technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support photochromic performance testing and assist chemists.
• Manage test entry, scheduling, and data reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity in testing processes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Quality control practices

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Physical Science

Associate/Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

VBA

Data processing software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Technical Assistant I
Location:, Monroeville PA 15146
Shift: Monday 10:00 pm – Saturday 6:00 am
Duration: 6+ month contract

Job Description:
This candidate will be responsible for supporting photochromic performance testing and working closely with our formulation chemists, development chemists by providing timely feedback on their projects.
The candidate must demonstrate previous experience with data quality and instrument quality control practice; a strong analytical background on instrumentation is a plus; so is the ability to work both independently and in a team setting to help track multiple tasks.
Key responsibilities cover test entry, scheduling, testing, to data reporting to both internal and external customers.

Education and Qualification: Bachelor’s in Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science) OR an Associate/Technical Degree with 3–4 years of industry lab experience

• Must have good communication skill and work both independently and in a team environment.
• Good attention-to –detail on data quality and integrity;
• Demonstrate good practice on quality control and instrument trouble-shooting skills.
• Understanding on photo-chemistry and coating technology a plus.
• Experienced user with Microsoft Office Suite, VBA, and data processing software.