Materials Lab Technician - Metallurgy & Casting R&D

GE Vernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and rx

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Materials Laboratory Specialist in the United States (SC) to support metallurgical sample preparation, materials characterization, and laboratory testing within a collaborative engineering environment.

You will prepare samples, run experiments, troubleshoot equipment, and assist with process development, contributing to data quality and advancing materials technologies.

Qualifications

• 1 year of safe chemical handling and laboratory safety practices.
• 1 year of experience working with laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
• Ability to work with Export Controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metallic samples for metallurgical and microscopic evaluation using sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching techniques.
• Support materials characterization activities, including optical microscopy.
• Conduct laboratory testing and experiments, including sample preparation, data collection, and documentation.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and experimental test systems.
• Support casting trials and process development activities, including equipment setup and post-trial analysis.
• Troubleshoot laboratory and process equipment and help implement practical solutions.
• Manage multiple laboratory projects while collaborating with engineers, scientists, and operations teams.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Materials Science or related field

High school diploma with 6+ years related experience

Tools

Optical microscopy

Metallurgical sample preparation

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Materials Laboratory Specialist in the United States (SC) to support metallurgical sample preparation, materials characterization, and laboratory testing within a collaborative engineering environment.

You will prepare samples, run experiments, troubleshoot equipment, and assist with process development, contributing to data quality and advancing materials technologies.