Part-Time Lab Tech I: Analytical & Physical Testing

Valence; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Garden Grove, CA is seeking a Part-Time Lab Technician to perform analytical and physical testing across a range of coatings and processes. The role supports a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires accurate testing and documentation.

Responsibilities include preparing lab orders, conducting corrosion, adhesion, weight and metallurgical tests, and generating detailed test reports. Proficiency with AA, spectrophotometer, UV-Vis and titrations is desired.

Qualifications

• Experience performing analytical and physical laboratory tests.
• Ability to create monthly lab orders and track tests.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Create monthly lab orders for physical testing and prepare metal specimens.
• Track testing to meet required time frames and ensure accuracy.
• Perform analytical and physical tests including corrosion, adhesion, weight tests, and metallurgical analyses.
• Operate and maintain analytical instruments (AA, spectrophotometer, titrations, UV-Vis).
• Prepare test reports detailing procedures and results.
• File lab orders, certificates of analysis, and purchasing documents.
• Monitor temperature data and ensure process tanks stay within specs.
• Communicate issues with tanks and test specimens to shop personnel.
• Adhere to safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical testing

Physical testing

Laboratory procedures

Tools

Atomic Absorption

Spectrophotometer

pH analysis

UV-Vis

Gravimetric analysis

Titrations

Job description

Valence Surface Technologies in Garden Grove, CA is seeking a Part-Time Lab Technician to perform analytical and physical testing across a range of coatings and processes. The role supports a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires accurate testing and documentation.

Responsibilities include preparing lab orders, conducting corrosion, adhesion, weight and metallurgical tests, and generating detailed test reports. Proficiency with AA, spectrophotometer, UV-Vis and titrations is desired.