Metallurgical Lab Technician – Materials Testing & QA

HC1316 GE Precision Healthcare LLC; Warrensville Heights (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Warrensville Heights, OH is seeking a Scientific Laboratory Technician- Materials Engineering to prepare and test materials, document results, and maintain lab operations. The role collaborates with Value Stream Engineering Team, Group Leaders and manufacturing personnel to improve production quality.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or technical certification with laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree, Technical Certification, or High School Diploma/GED with minimum 5 years experience.
• Able to prioritize multiple active projects to deliver results.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Communication and organizational skills to collaborate across teams and departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Testing Sample Preparation: Section (cut) sample parts using a manual abrasive saw, mount, sand, and polish specimens for metallurgical analysis
• Testing & Analysis: Perform Archimedes density measurements, create and analyze micrographs including grain size and microstructure evaluation, hardness testing, rheometry, laser diffraction, SEM, LIBS, etc.
• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately document test results in reports
• Laboratory Maintenance: Oversee inventory and ordering of supplies to minimize cost Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory, including scheduling of routine inspection and care of equipment and tools Determine most effective sequence of operations and document standard work Help with prioritization of laboratory activities
• Trending and Analysis: Participate in Material Review Board evaluation, disposition, and trending of non-conforming product Obtain appropriate samples from production to satisfy trending requirements Conduct analysis and provide insight on nonconforming material opportunities Assist Engineers with execution of experiments and qualification activities

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking / prioritize multiple up‑

Collaborative communication

Education

Associate Degree, Technical Certification, or High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Materials Science (desired)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GE HealthCare in Warrensville Heights, OH is seeking a Scientific Laboratory Technician- Materials Engineering to prepare and test materials, document results, and maintain lab operations. The role collaborates with Value Stream Engineering Team, Group Leaders and manufacturing personnel to improve production quality.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or technical certification with laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel and SOPs.