Technician, Analytical Lab

Niron Magnetics, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental healthcare

401k with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Fun, high-performing manufacturing env

Job summary

Niron Magnetics, Inc. is seeking a Technician, Analytical Lab to prepare samples and operate a range of analytical instruments for advanced materials analysis.

Work largely inside a glove box inert environment due to air-sensitive nano iron nitride powders used for permanent magnets. You will handle SOPs, contribute improvements, and schedule sample preparation and measurements efficiently while adhering to the company’s Safety Program.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in technical field is required.
• Excellent hands-on skills and ability to operate lab equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be highly collaborative and able to work within a diverse team environment.
• At least 3 years of industry experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and operate analytical equipment for advanced materials analysis.
• Perform measurements in glove box inert environment due to air sensitivity of nano iron nitride powders.
• Follow SOPs provided by Niron and suggest improvements when appropriate.
• Determine optimal scheduling to ensure timely preparation and measurement of samples.
• Perform all duties according to Niron’s Safety Program.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Lab equipment operation

MS Office

Education

2-year technical degree

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

XRD

VSM

ONH analyzer

BET analyzer

Hysteresis Graph

SAXS

Laser diffractometer

Job description

What you'll do

As a Technician, Analytical Lab, youwill perform sample preparation andoperateanalytical equipment for advanced materials analysis. The input material is a nano material composed of ironnitrideused for making bulk permanent magnets.

• Preparation steps willlargely beperformed using a glove box inert environment because the nano iron nitride powders used to make the samples are unstable in air. This requires physical dexterity inside the glove box, precise measurements of mass in the glove box, handling of epoxies in the glove box, and detailed work organization
• Operate a variety of analytical equipment such as x-ray diffractometer (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), oxygen-nitrogen-hydrogen (ONH) analyzer, BET specific surface area analyzer, Hysteresis Graph, SAXS, and laser diffractometer for particle size distribution analysis
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) provided byNironfor carefully developed measurement methods
• Although SOPs must be followed, this individual will be encouraged to suggest improvements to the procedures,developand implement these improvements, and document them if adopted byNiron
• Determineoptimalscheduling to ensure samples are prepared and measured ina timelyfashion
• Perform all duties according toNiron’sSafety Program

What we’re looking for

• 2-year degree in technical fieldrequired
• Excellent hands‑on skills and ability tooperatelab equipment
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be highly collaborative and able to work within a diverse team environment
• At least 3 years of industry experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inan engineeringfield
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Experience with 6S programs
• Experience with ISO inmanufacturingenvironment with understanding of the importance of following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Quality and customer mindset
• Academic and/or industry experience working with advanced materials

Our pay and benefits

• Salary: $22 - $35 hourly, depending on education,experienceand skills
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental healthcare
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment