QA Laboratory Technician I

MP Materials; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials in Fort Worth, Texas, is building a greenfield advanced manufacturing facility focused on high‑purity materials for critical technologies. The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician will apply chemical and physical analytical techniques to ensure process and product quality, reporting to the QA/QC Manager.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, capable of operating a range of laboratory instruments in a 24/7 operation, and will contribute to method development, data capture in LIMS, and

Qualifications

• Aptitude and experience with chemical testing techniques and instrumentation.
• Certificate or Associate Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other relevant science or engineering field.
• Availability to rotate shifts to accommodate 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with computers, data entry, and analysis.
• At least 1 year of lab experience.
• Experience with chemical test methods and material characterization of rare earth materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory analytical equipment including ICP, LECO, XRF, XRD, SEM, and associated instruments.
• Review and record analytical results in LIMS/database.
• Support testing method development, assessment, validation, and roll‑out under guidance of the Technology team.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Assist in tracking and maintaining the chemical inventory.
• Perform lab housekeeping and routine inspections.
• Perform routine statistical analysis (SQC) on quality data.
• Participate in Gage R&R and other measurement system assessments.
• Actively participate in Kaizen events, safety programs, and follow lab procedures.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews.

Skills

Lab experience

Chemical testing techniques

Data entry/computer skills

Education

Certificate or Associate Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other relevant science or engineering field

Tools

ICP

LECO

XRF

XRD

SEM

Job description

Company Overview

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next‑generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

Position Overview

The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician will ensure process and product quality standards are being achieved through chemical and physical analytical techniques. This is a rare opportunity to have an early role in implementing manufacturing test methods for a greenfield advanced manufacturing facility that is helping to define the future of American manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on technician with experience in a complex 24/7 industrial operation. The position will report to a QA/QC Manager.

Position Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory analytical equipment including some combination of ICP, LECO, XRF, XRD, SEM, optical microscopes, dimensional analysis and magnetometry.
• Review and record analytical results in LIMS/database.
• Support testing method development, assessment, validation, and roll‑out under guidance of the Technology team.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Assist in tracking and maintaining the chemical inventory.
• Perform lab housekeeping and routine inspections.
• Perform routine statistical analysis (SQC) on quality data.
• Participate in Gage R&R and other measurement system assessments.
• Actively participate in Kaizen events, safety programs, and adhere to all appropriate laboratory safety and operations procedures.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Aptitude and experience with chemical testing techniques and instrumentation.
• Certificate or Associate Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other relevant science or engineering field.
• Availability to rotate shifts to accommodate our 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with computers, data entry, and analysis.
• As least 1 year of lab experience.
• Experience with chemical test methods and material characterization of rare earth materials.

Equal Opportunity

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affi­ nitive Action Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right to Work

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.