Lead Analytical Test Technician

FST Technical Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services in Durham, NC, seeks a Lead Analytical Test Technician for our life science team. This role involves QA/QC testing of processing equipment and systems in a cleanroom-like manufacturing setting, with regular overnight travel and weekends home.

Excellent career opportunity as the company grows. The role requires hands-on testing experience with TOC, moisture, oxygen, particulate, and leak detection, plus strong problem-solving skills and adherence to safety and cleanroom

Qualifications

• Solid mechanical aptitude and desire to grow into a career.
• Strong background testing, servicing, troubleshooting and repairing process equipment.
• Tech school training is a big plus, hands-on experience also considered viable training.
• Military training or technical training experience adds value.
• Reliability and attention to detail are essential.
• General aptitude in mechanical assembly and use of tools is required.
• Valid driver's license, pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA testing of Manufacturing Facility Processing Equipment and Systems handling liquids, gases, chemicals and solvents in a manufacturing environment.
• Operate conventional analytical testing equipment including Moisture, Oxygen, Particulate, TOC, Resistivity contamination and Helium leak detection.
• Assist customers in identifying and solving quality problems and perform assigned tasks.
• Participate in Pre-Planning and Site-Specific Programs.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and quality contamination discrepancies; plan, schedule, execute and report data professionally.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Quality testing experience

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Education

Tech school training

Tools

Moisture meters

TOC meters

Helium leak detector

Resistivity testing equipment

Job description

Mission Critical Assured.

FST Technical Services was founded in 1984 to serve the needs of the growing, worldwide Semiconductor/Microelectronics and Life Sciences industries.

Think of us as your trusted partner for QA/QC Services, Equipment Services, Technical Staffing, Project Management, Testing Services – virtually anything you might need throughout your project lifecycle. We guide our customers throughout each project phase to ensure full compliance.

We are looking for a Lead Analytical Test Technician to join our life science team out of the FST Durham, NC office. This is a position that will require regular overnight ravel, but home most all weekends. This is an EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY as FST is growing.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Quality Assurance testing of Manufacturing Facility Processing Equipment and Systems supporting liquids, gases, chemicals and solvents in a Manufacturing environment
• Operate conventional analytical testing equipment including: Moisture, Oxygen, Particulate, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Resistivity contamination and Helium Leak detection
• Assist the Customer in identifying and solving quality problems and perform all necessary and assigned tasks
• Participate in Pre-Planning and Site-Specific Programs
• Troubleshoot technical issues and quality contamination discrepancies and have the ability to plan, schedule, execute and report data in a professional manner

Requirements:

• Job duties are often performed in confined areas, sometimes in a cleanroom environment, in awkward positions and/or in high places requiring use of ladders
• Technicians will be required to walk several miles per day and transport precision testing equipment using a 4-wheel hand cart
• Work is performed in high‑pressure production cleanroom environment and is to be done so without confrontation
• Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and ability to lift/carry objects up to 50 pounds is required
• Strict Cleanroom protocols, Safety protocols and PPE use are to be followed at all times
• Technicians will be required to follow proper Safety, Decontamination and Gowning procedures, including the use of PPE while working with one or more dangerous elements or conditions such as chemicals, gases, electric currents, high voltage, moving mechanical parts, etc
• Occasional overtime will be required.

Qualifications:

• Solid mechanical aptitude, ability to learn, desire to grow into a career are the most important aspects that we are looking for
• Strong background testing, servicing, troubleshooting and repairing process equipment a must.
• Tech school training is a big plus, but hands‑on experience in technical trade is also considered viable training.
• Additional consideration will be given for Military training and/or technical training experience.
• Reliability is of high importance and attention to detail is expected
• A general aptitude in mechanical assembly and tools is required as well as an ability to learn to use appropriate tools and fixtures.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a drug screen and background check is a MUST.

PAY RATE: $30-$35 per hour depending on experience

US Citizens and all other parties authorized to permanently work in the US are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be legally authorized to permanently work in the U.S. at the time of application. No third‑party candidates considered for this position.