R&D Lab Technician: Materials & Analysis

Materion Corporation; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation is seeking a hands-on lab technician to support R&D in materials science. You will plan and execute experiments, prepare samples, and contribute to data driven decisions.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining lab instrumentation (DSC, TGA, FTIR, SEM), performing characterizations and analyses, and documenting results in electronic notebooks while following SOPs and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or high school diploma with 1–3 years of relevant lab experience in materials science, chemistry, or engineering.
• Experience with coating formulations and sample characterizations.
• Familiarity with statistical methods and data analysis software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute R&D projects, prepare samples, and conduct experiments.
• Perform material characterization, mechanical testing, and analyses with precise prep.
• Set up, calibrate, operate, maintain lab equipment (DSC, TGA, FTIR, SEM).
• Record data, maintain electronic notebooks, and prepare technical reports.
• Develop and follow SOPs; ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Maintain lab organization, inventory, and waste disposal; support lean initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams.

Skills

Coating formulations

Sample characterization

Data analysis software

Statistical methods

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or high school diploma + 1–3 years lab experience

Tools

DSC

TGA

FTIR

SEM

Mechanical testing

Job description

Materion Corporation is seeking a hands-on lab technician to support R&D in materials science. You will plan and execute experiments, prepare samples, and contribute to data driven decisions.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining lab instrumentation (DSC, TGA, FTIR, SEM), performing characterizations and analyses, and documenting results in electronic notebooks while following SOPs and safety protocols.