R&D Lab Technician — Materials & Testing

Materion; Newton Upper Falls (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation in Newton Upper Falls, MA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in planning and executing R&D projects, preparing samples, and conducting experiments using various lab techniques. You will perform material characterization, mechanical testing, and failure analyses with precise sample preparation and traceability.

Work with instrumentation such as DSC, TGA, FTIR, and SEM; maintain electronic notebooks and prepare technical reports while adhering to SOPs and safety

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or high school diploma/GED with 1–3 years of relevant lab experience in materials science, chemistry, or engineering.
• Experience with coating formulations, sample characterizations (optical, peel adhesion, thickness), and analytical messaging.
• Familiarity with statistical methods and data analysis software.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow complex protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing R&D projects, preparing samples (weighing, mixing), and conducting experiments using various lab techniques.
• Conduct tests such as material characterization, mechanical testing, failure analyses, and thermal analysis with precise sample prep and traceability.
• Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks and spreadsheets; help prepare technical reports.
• Develop, write, update, and follow SOPs; ensure compliance with safety protocols and lab quality standards.

Skills

Experiment planning

Lab techniques

Data management

Documentation

Quality compliance

Education

Associate’s degree or high school diploma/GED

Tools

DSC

TGA

FTIR

SEM

Job description

Materion Corporation in Newton Upper Falls, MA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in planning and executing R&D projects, preparing samples, and conducting experiments using various lab techniques. You will perform material characterization, mechanical testing, and failure analyses with precise sample preparation and traceability.

Work with instrumentation such as DSC, TGA, FTIR, and SEM; maintain electronic notebooks and prepare technical reports while adhering to SOPs and safety