Laboratory Applications Specialist

Nanovea Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanovea Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a detail-oriented professional to conduct mechanical, tribological, and profilometry testing and to present findings to customers and sales teams.

The role involves preparing samples, calibrating instruments, and maintaining the lab while developing new business opportunities with prospective clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Chemical or Physics or equivalent.
• 3–6 years of work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical testing and properties is a plus.
• Knowledge of Nanovea metrology instruments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Discuss applications and proposed best test solutions with sales team member, lab manager and/or customers.
• Discuss and explain results to sales team members, lab manager or customers.
• Perform mechanical, tribological, and profilometry testing/demos on provided samples.
• Connect with prospective customers and develop new business opportunities.
• Perform instrument calibration procedures.
• Analyze and professionally report all test findings.
• Carry out laboratory maintenance.
• Maintain the organization of the laboratory.
• Document incoming samples for testing.
• Prepare and organize samples for testing.
• Package samples to be returned to clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Self-management

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Material Science or Physics

3-6 years work experience

Tools

Nanovea instruments

Metrology tools

Job description

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Discuss applications and proposed best test solutions with sales team member, lab manager and/or customers.
• Discuss and explain results to sales team members, lab manager or customers.
• Perform mechanical, tribological, and profilometry testing/demos on provided samples.
• Connect with prospective customers and develop new business opportunities.
• Perform instrument calibration procedures.
• Analyze and professionally report all test findings.
• Carry out laboratory maintenance.
• Maintain the organization of the laboratory.
• Document incoming samples for testing.
• Prepare and organize samples for testing.
• Package samples to be returned to clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Keen attention to detail and organization.
• Strong ability of written and verbal communication, and reporting to others.
• Excellent communications skill with all parties.
• Excels in critical thinking, dexterity, spatial reasoning, problem-solving and multi-tasking.
• Succeeds in self-management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Material Science / Chemical or Physics studies or/and equivalent 3 to 6 years work experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical testing and properties is a plus.
• Knowledge of Nanovea metrology instruments and their use in Materials Testing is a plus.