Polymers Materials Testing Technician - Lab Data & Ops

AIRTECH INTERNATIONAL INC; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Fully funded retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Airtech International is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated materials testing technician to join our Materials Testing Laboratory in Springfield, Tennessee. This hands-on role will support the mechanical, thermal, and chemical testing of developmental polymer compounds under the direction of the Lab Manager.

You will operate tensile testers, DSC/TGA, viscometers, FTIR, and other equipment, record high-quality data, help maintain lab safety and calibration, and contribute to product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Commercial or educational experience in a materials testing environment.
• Hands-on experience with testing equipment such as thermal analyzers, tensile testers, spectroscopy tools, and chromatography systems.

Responsibilities

• Testing Execution: Perform standardized and custom testing procedures on polymer materials including mechanical, thermal, and chemical tests.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Accurately record and document test results in both electronic and written formats; report findings to Lab Manager and assist with technical reports.
• Lab Maintenance & Safety: Assist in routine calibration, cleaning, and preventive maintenance of lab equipment; maintain a clean, organized work environment and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Testing procedures

Data collection

Lab safety

Equipment operation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Polymer Engineering

Chemistry

Tools

DSC/TGA

Viscometers

FTIR

Tensile testers

Chromatography systems

Job description

Airtech International is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated materials testing technician to join our Materials Testing Laboratory in Springfield, Tennessee. This hands-on role will support the mechanical, thermal, and chemical testing of developmental polymer compounds under the direction of the Lab Manager.

You will operate tensile testers, DSC/TGA, viscometers, FTIR, and other equipment, record high-quality data, help maintain lab safety and calibration, and contribute to product