Materials Science Laboratory Technician

Actalent; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and sciences is seeking a Materials Science Laboratory Technician in New York. This role involves supporting R&D efforts in a dynamic lab environment, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Physical or Life Sciences and laboratory experience. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package upon direct hire

Flexible work hours within an 8 AM – 7 PM window

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of laboratory experience.
• Background in physical or life sciences.
• Experience in materials testing or biology labs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manually alloy, mount, and count metal samples.
• Prepare and handle various sample types for testing.
• Follow and enforce laboratory safety protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Life Sciences

Job description

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We are seeking a Materials Science Laboratory Technician to support our R&D efforts in a dynamic lab environment.

This role is ideal for candidates with a background in physical or life sciences and hands-on laboratory experience, particularly in materials testing or biology labs.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Life Sciences (Materials Science preferred)
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manually alloy, mount, and count metal samples
• Prepare and handle various sample types for testing
• Follow and enforce laboratory safety protocols
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of experiments and results
• Collaborate with a team of 3–4 technicians and scientists
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a biology lab, especially with pipetting
• Familiarity with sample preparation or testing of metals
• Background in materials science or engineering, particularly metallurgy
• Prior experience in a research & development or materials testing lab
  
  

Employee Value Proposition

• Be part of a high-impact startup transforming materials science with AI
• Competitive pay and full-time schedule with no weekend work
• Comprehensive benefits package upon direct hire
• Work in a state-of-the-art lab at the Alexandria Center for Life Science
  
  

Work Environment

• Lab-based role in a collaborative, 20-person startup team
• Located in a premier life sciences facility in Manhattan
• Flexible work hours within an 8 AM – 7 PM window
  
  

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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