Lab Technician II – Mechanical & Chemical Testing

Applied Technical Services LLC; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC's Miami Valley Materials Testing Center in Tipp City is seeking a Test Technician I to support lab operations, including sample preparation, routine testing, data collection, and documentation. You will assist with mechanical and chemical testing—tensile, hardness, corrosion, metallographic prep—while following procedures, quality standards, and safety rules.

Requirements: high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred); 2–5 years in testing or lab

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in technical, scientific, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in a testing, manufacturing, quality, or laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and assist specialists and engineers in performing laboratory tests.
• Perform routine testing and record data according to procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Review work orders, test requests, standards, and specifications before executing tests.
• Complete reports and supporting documentation in accordance with quality requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree (technical/scientific/engineering) preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Applied Technical Services, LLC's Miami Valley Materials Testing Center in Tipp City is seeking a Test Technician I to support lab operations, including sample preparation, routine testing, data collection, and documentation. You will assist with mechanical and chemical testing—tensile, hardness, corrosion, metallographic prep—while following procedures, quality standards, and safety rules.

Requirements: high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred); 2–5 years in testing or lab