Onsite Lab Technician – Metals & Analytical Expert

Wieland Small Tube Products; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Wieland in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Lab Technician to operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory analytical equipment to ensure accurate testing and reliable results.

The role requires a STEM degree (or equivalent experience) and hands-on familiarity with OES, XRF, ICP, FTIR, and other instruments, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and ISO/IATF quality standards. This is a fully onsite position with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, or an Associate degree with five (5) years of laboratory experience required.
• Chemical laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience operating, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining analytical laboratory equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and analytical instrumentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot technical equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, reliable results.
• Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate records, and work safely in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with ISO and IATF quality management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, standardize, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory analytical equipment, including OES, XRF, LECO, LUX, and related automated laboratory systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and replace equipment components as needed to ensure reliable laboratory operations.
• Conduct chemical and material analyses using ICP, FTIR, and copper determination methods.
• Inspect production samples for surface defects and determine corrective actions, including rework or scrap disposition.
• Support automated laboratory operations by performing manual testing and analysis when required.
• Accurately document test results and maintain laboratory records in accordance with quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support ISO/IATF/ISO 14001/ISO 45001/ISO 50001 management systems.
• Safely handle, containerize, and label universal waste materials per environmental regulations and procedures.
• Follow all laboratory safety policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Associate degree + 5 years lab experience

Tools

OES

XRF

LECO

LUX

ICP

FTIR

Job description

Wieland in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Lab Technician to operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory analytical equipment to ensure accurate testing and reliable results.

The role requires a STEM degree (or equivalent experience) and hands-on familiarity with OES, XRF, ICP, FTIR, and other instruments, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and ISO/IATF quality standards. This is a fully onsite position with opportunities for growth.