Materials Technician II — Lab Testing & Reporting

Element Materials Technology; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Baltimore is seeking a Materials Technician II to join the operations team. The role involves routine and non-routine testing with supervision, ensuring timely and accurate results while adhering to safety and quality procedures.

Salary: $65,000- $75,000/yr DOE. You will prepare samples, set up testing, and report data with guidance from senior staff. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required; college coursework preferred.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel and lab software programs.
• Knowledge of material properties such as tensile strength, hardness, flexural strength, CTE, glass transition, and thermal conductivity.
• Basic understanding of cutting/sample preparation tools.
• Technical writing skills preferred.
• Ability to inspect/analyze and compile testing data into a test report.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand customer specifications and/or statements of work to prepare samples and set-up testing.
• Perform preparation and testing with limited supervision.
• Operate under the guidance of a senior test technician and/or a Department Manager.
• Report writing, data interpretation and analysis.
• Performing other duties to fulfil the demands of the laboratory.
• Performing general duties in accordance with Element's internal procedures, quality as well as Health and Safety system.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Material properties knowledge

Sample preparation tools

Technical writing

Data interpretation

Report writing

Independent work

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

College or vocational coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory software

Job description

Element Materials Technology in Baltimore is seeking a Materials Technician II to join the operations team. The role involves routine and non-routine testing with supervision, ensuring timely and accurate results while adhering to safety and quality procedures.

Salary: $65,000- $75,000/yr DOE. You will prepare samples, set up testing, and report data with guidance from senior staff. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.