Business Strategy, Chemistry, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Geology, Heat Treatment, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Science, Operations Processes, Professional Services, Research Laboratory, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Startup, Team Player, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Traceability
For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Paulina at 224-303-4454
Title: Materials Lab Technician
Location: Corning, NY
Duration: 12 Months
Interview Process: Initial call with manager, then 2nd round panel interview with team members. 2nd round would be onsite if candidate is local and via teams if candidate is not local.
Manager is open to candidates willing to relocate at their own expense. Preference given to local candidates.
100% onsite
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered
Description:
Required skills/education: Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemistry, geology, ceramics, or a related technical field. Candidates must be comfortable with instrumentation, following experiment plans, material handling/processing.
Position Summary The Lab Technician supports high temperature lab operations within Client's Thermophysical Properties Labs. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment, supporting both routine testing and complex research programs. The position works closely with scientists and engineers to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent operation of thermal treatment equipment across multiple lab spaces.
Key Responsibilities- Operate and monitor high temperature furnaces used for thermal treatments
- Prepare samples and fixtures according to established procedures and experimental requirements
- Execute test runs, track schedules, and ensure timely setup of equipment to support experimental plans
- Perform basic equipment checks, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting; escalate issues as needed
- Follow all safety, PPE, and operating procedures when working with high temperature equipment and molten glass materials
- Document work, record run conditions, and support data traceability in lab tracking systems
- Coordinate closely with scientists, engineers, and technicians to prioritize workload and adjust schedules as needed
- Support startup, development, and stabilization of additional lab equipment
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemistry, geology, ceramics, or a related technical field
- Experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment involving process equipment, thermal systems, or materials handling preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow and document procedures precisely
- Comfort working independently in a hands on, execution focused role
- Willingness to work around high temperature equipment and comply with strict safety requirements
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with high temperature furnaces, heat treatment, ceramics, or glass processing
- Familiarity with laboratory documentation, test tracking, or LIMS systems
- Experience supporting fast-paced research or development labs with variable and fast changing priorities
- Ability to work effectively with scientists and engineers in a collaborative environment
About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.