Materials Analysis Lab Technician

Socket.dev; East Helena (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a laboratory technician to perform chemical and physical tests on materials for quality control and product development. The role involves operating ICP-OES, balances, spectrophotometers, and other lab instruments, preparing samples, and recording results with accuracy.

You will communicate results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences and collaborate with production and QC teams to ensure timely, safe work practices and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Ability to calculate figures such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook; able to learn instrument-specific software and databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to interpret instructions and data.

Responsibilities

• Conducts chemical and physical tests on materials for quality attributes such as composition, purity, color, and density.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment including ICP-OES, spectrophotometer, and balance scales.
• Collects samples and prepares composites for analysis; tests manufactured products for conformity to specs.
• Records test results accurately and communicates findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Instrument software

Databases

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a laboratory technician to perform chemical and physical tests on materials for quality control and product development. The role involves operating ICP-OES, balances, spectrophotometers, and other lab instruments, preparing samples, and recording results with accuracy.

You will communicate results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences and collaborate with production and QC teams to ensure timely, safe work practices and compliance with company policies.