Materials Lab Technician

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Equity plan and performance bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A leading technology corporation based in Los Angeles seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform various standardized lab tasks, including metallographic preparation and microscopy. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or be a current college student in science or engineering, with relevant lab experience. The role offers a competitive salary between $21 and $28 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package that encourages professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information subject to US export controls.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to carry up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallographic preparation tasks including cutting and polishing.
• Operate optical microscope and assist technical staff.
• Conduct hardness testing and powder characterization.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Technical document interpretation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or current college student in science/engineering

Job description

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end‑to‑end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer‑specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

Perform standardized Materials Lab tasks including metallographic preparation (cutting, grinding, polishing), and some powder characterization tasks. Operate optical microscope. Assist technical staff with development efforts. Monday – Friday 1st shift, 8 am – 4:30 pm.

The Role

• Metallography
• Optical imaging/microscope operation
• Hardness Testing
• Powder characterization
  • Particle size distribution
  • Chemical analysis
  • Powder flow meter
  • Humidity testing
• Adhesive characterization
• Adhesive test sample preparation

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• High School Diploma, current college student (science or engineering)
• Experience in a laboratory environment
• Highly proficient in verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret technical documents and work instructions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to carry up to 30 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metallography, metallographic preparation, microscopy is a plus

Work Environment

• Laboratory Environment
• Toxic or caustic chemicals – 5‑10%

Pay Range: $21 USD – $28 USD

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world‑class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results‑based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you’re truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year‑end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well‑being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company‑sponsored life insurance and short and long‑term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We’re committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High‑Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high‑performing team within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company. Together, we’re disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

E‑Verify: Right to Work

Our company participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I‑9). The information provided on the Form I‑9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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