QA Laboratory Technician I

Position Overview

The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician will ensure process and product quality standards are being achieved through chemical and physical analytical techniques. This is a rare opportunity to have an early role in implementing manufacturing test methods for a greenfield advanced manufacturing facility that is helping to define the future of American manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory analytical equipment including some combination of ICP, LECO, XRF, XRD, SEM, optical microscopes, dimensional analysis and magnetometry.
• Review and record analytical results in LIMS/database.
• Support testing method development, assessment, validation, and roll-out under guidance of the Technology team.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Assist in tracking and maintaining the chemical inventory.
• Perform lab housekeeping and routine inspections.
• Perform routine statistical analysis (SQC) on quality data.
• Participate in Gage R&R and other measurement system assessments.
• Actively participate in Kaizen events, safety programs, and adhere to all appropriate laboratory safety and operations procedures.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Aptitude and experience with chemical testing techniques and instrumentation.
• Certificate or Associate Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other relevant science or engineering field.
• Availability to rotate shifts to accommodate our 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with computers, data entry, and analysis.
• Experience with chemical test methods and material characterization of rare earth materials.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.