SEM & Materials Characterization Technician

Syrah Resources Ltd; Vidalia (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Syrah Resources Ltd. in Vidalia, LA seeks a Laboratory SEM Technician to perform materials characterization supporting product qualification, QA, and process improvements. The role uses SEM-EDS, image analysis, and related lab methods to analyze raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

The candidate will operate and maintain SEM/EDS equipment, develop SOPs, and generate technical reports while ensuring data integrity and compliance with SHEQ requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical owner for SEM-based characterization methods and drive continuous improvement.
• Characterize raw materials, intermediates, finished products, and customer samples.
• Prepare samples for SEM, EDS, particle analysis and related techniques.
• Conduct particle counting, classification, and contamination assessment studies.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot SEM and EDS instrumentation.
• Provide analytical support for customer qualification programs and audits.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Technology, and Engineering teams to support improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Laboratory experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or related discipline

Tools

ImageJ

Particle analysis software

SEM/EDS

Job description

Syrah Resources Ltd. in Vidalia, LA seeks a Laboratory SEM Technician to perform materials characterization supporting product qualification, QA, and process improvements. The role uses SEM-EDS, image analysis, and related lab methods to analyze raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

The candidate will operate and maintain SEM/EDS equipment, develop SOPs, and generate technical reports while ensuring data integrity and compliance with SHEQ requirements.