Lead Laboratory Technician

TechDigital Group; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm located in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Analytical Technologist to provide analytical support for R&D and Manufacturing. Responsibilities include sample preparation, data acquisition from various analyses, and maintaining lab areas. The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in chemistry or a related field and has experience handling lab equipment safely. This position entails a 40-hour work week with an annual renewal.

Qualifications

• Skills in sample preparation, safely handling chemicals, and experience with lab equipment are essential.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and conflicting priorities is critical.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of samples, reagents and standards for analysis.
• XRD data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• X-ray tomography data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• Electron microscopy data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• Particle and Energetics data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• Performing routine instrument operation.
• Disposal of lab waste, following a set protocol.
• Cleaning and restocking lab areas as needed.

Skills

Sample preparation

Safe handling of chemicals

Experience with lab equipment

Education

B.S. in chemistry, materials science, physics, or engineering

Job description

Job Title: Analytical Technologist

The candidate will assume a variety of responsibilities in support of DuPont Analytical Sciences Laboratories located in Experimental Stations, Wilmington, DE. The candidate will work under the direction of technical staff to provide analytical support for R&D, TS&D and Manufacturing as needed.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of samples, reagents and standards for analysis, following standard procedures.
• XRD data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• X-ray tomography data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• Electron microscopy data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• Particle and Energetics data acquisition and assessing basic data quality. (e.g., particle size, density, contact angle, surface tension, surface area)
• Performing routine instrument operation.
• Disposal of lab waste, following a set protocol.
• Cleaning and restocking lab areas as needed.

Skills in sample preparation, safely handling chemicals, and experience with a variety of lab equipment in a chemical laboratory setting are essential to this position. An ability to work well with other people under tight timelines and conflicting priorities is critical.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in chemistry, materials science, physics, or engineering or demonstration of equivalent knowledge acquired in on-the-job training.

Length of assignment: annual renewal

Work hours/days: 40 hours/week