Technician, Analytical Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental healthcare

401k plan with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Niron Magnetics, Inc. is seeking a Technician, Analytical Lab to support advanced materials analysis. The role involves sample prep in a glove-box inert environment and operating multiple analytical instruments to characterize nano iron nitride powders used for bulk magnets.

You will follow SOPs but are encouraged to suggest improvements, determine scheduling, and ensure safety compliance while collaborating in a high-performance manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree 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 materials analysis.
• Work in a glove box inert environment due to air-sensitive nano iron nitride powders.
• Operate analytical instruments (XRD, VSM, ONH analyzer, BET, Hysteresis Graph, SAXS, laser diffractometer).
• Follow SOPs and document improvements if adopted.
• Determine optimal scheduling to ensure timely sample preparation and measurement.
• Adhere to Niron’s Safety Program.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Attention to detail

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

2-year technical degree

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

XRD

VSM

ONH analyzer

BET analyzer

Hysteresis Graph

SAXS

Laser diffractometer

Job description

About Niron

Niron Magnetics is commercializing the first new magnetic material in decades powered by its breakthrough material formulation and advanced manufacturing process. The company’s proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization, free of rare earths and other critical materials, and solve supply chain reliability challenges, will drive innovation in various industries. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of “America's Top GreenTech Companies” for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the “Innovation of the Year” at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.

About Niron

Niron Magnetics is commercializing the first new magnetic material in decades powered by its breakthrough material formulation and advanced manufacturing process. The company’s proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization, free of rare earths and other critical materials, and solve supply chain reliability challenges, will drive innovation in various industries. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of “America's Top GreenTech Companies” for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the “Innovation of the Year” at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.

Our team is made up of people who think big, dare to innovate, and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to work alongside amazing people, solve complex problems, and leave a legacy? Join our team.

What you’ll do

As a Technician, Analytical Lab, you will perform sample preparation and operate analytical equipment for advanced materials analysis. The input material is a nano material composed of iron nitride used for making bulk permanent magnets.

• Preparation steps will largely be performed 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 by Niron for carefully developed measurement methods
• Although SOPs must be followed, this individual will be encouraged to suggest improvements to the procedures, develop and implement these improvements, and document them if adopted by Niron
• Determine optimal scheduling to ensure samples are prepared and measured in a timely fashion
• Perform all duties according to Niron’s Safety Program

What we’re looking for

• 2-year degree in technical field 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Experience with 6S programs
• Experience with ISO in manufacturing environment 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, experience and 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