Materials Science R&D Technician

Materion Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation is seeking a motivated lab technician to join our materials science team in Georgia. You will assist in experiment planning and execution, operate and maintain instrumentation, and manage data and reports to support product development.

The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, meticulous lab upkeep, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers and quality teams. A relevant associate degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with coating formulations, sample characterizations (optical, peel adhesion, thickness), and analytical messaging.
• Familiarity with statistical methods and data analysis software.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow complex protocols.

Responsibilities

• Experiment Planning & Execution
• Instrumentation Operation & Maintenance
• Data Management & Reporting
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) & Compliance
• Lab Maintenance & Support
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Skills

Coating formulations

Sample characterization

Statistical methods

Data analysis software

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate’s degree or high school diploma/GED with 1–3 years lab experience

Job description

Materion Corporation is seeking a motivated lab technician to join our materials science team in Georgia. You will assist in experiment planning and execution, operate and maintain instrumentation, and manage data and reports to support product development.

The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, meticulous lab upkeep, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers and quality teams. A relevant associate degree or equivalent experience is required.