Lead XRD & Imaging Lab Technician – Onsite

Nesco Resource; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K

EAP

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking a laboratory technician in Delaware (Wilmington) to support analytical testing across multiple instruments. The role emphasizes strict adherence to SOPs, data quality, and safe lab practices.

You will prepare samples, operate XRD, X-ray tomography, and electron microscopy equipment, and contribute to particle size, density, contact angle, surface tension, and surface area measurements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline.
• Experience safely handling chemicals in a laboratory.
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain records.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing/R&D labs is a plus.
• Basic computer and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, reagents, and standards for analysis per SOPs.
• Perform XRD data acquisition and basic data quality assessments.
• Perform X-ray tomography data acquisition and basic data quality assessments.
• Operate electron microscopy equipment and assess data quality.
• Acquire particle characterization and energetics data (size, density, contact angle, surface tension, surface area).
• Routine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of lab instrumentation.
• Dispose of lab waste per safety/environmental procedures.
• Maintain lab organization and stock supplies.
• Communicate results and observations promptly with technical staff.
• Work in a team while managing changing priorities and timelines.
• 100% onsite only.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Data management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Materials Science/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Nesco Resource is seeking a laboratory technician in Delaware (Wilmington) to support analytical testing across multiple instruments. The role emphasizes strict adherence to SOPs, data quality, and safe lab practices.

You will prepare samples, operate XRD, X-ray tomography, and electron microscopy equipment, and contribute to particle size, density, contact angle, surface tension, and surface area measurements.