Senior Technician

Requisition Number: 77591

Role Purpose

The ideal candidate will support the operation, development, and continuous improvement of the Glow Discharge – Optical Emission Spectroscopy (GD‑OES) laboratory, providing timely characterization of materials in support of R&D projects. Maintaining the flow of samples through the GD‑OES lab, processing the GD‑OES data and troubleshooting instrument issues as necessary, are the primary responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate two GD‑OES instruments safely, efficiently, and reliably by preparing, loading, and analyzing samples according to R&D project priorities and deadlines.
• Perform routine instrument checks, maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination of service activities as appropriate.
• Plan technical, analytical, documentation, and administrative work around instrument run times.
• Maintain organized experimental records, data, sample information, and laboratory documentation through lab notebooks, SOPs, technical reports, and group presentations either in person or over Teams.
• Develop increasing expertise in GD‑OES theory, applications, analytical limitations, and best practices through independent learning and technical literature.
• Communicate results, observations, limitations, and technical conclusions to supervisor and project teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, analytical quality, and GD‑OES capability.
• Contribute to broader characterization and technical assignments across the department as instrument workload varies.

Required Experience/Education

• Minimum BS degree in chemistry, physics, material science or a related discipline.
• 0‑2 years experience both operating and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation.
• Strong aptitude and enthusiasm to learn new techniques, methods, and analytical equipment.
• Ability to analyze scientific data and interpret results.
• Ability to evaluate data quality and validity.
• Good technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Desired Experience/Education

• Strong statistics background.
• Experience with GD‑OES data analysis.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Pay

The salary range for this full‑time position is $71,387.00 – $98,158.00. Starting pay will depend on factors such as geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives tied to business performance.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan, with total retirement contributions ranging from 7% to 12% of pay depending on age and service.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid parental leave and family‑building support.
• Fitness programs.
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.