Quality Lab Technician I - 24/7 Manufacturing Support

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

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