Materials Laboratory Technician

Materials Laboratory Technician

Join us as a Materials Laboratory Technician  are urgently hiring to fill a critical role that focuses on hydraulic testing and material analysis.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES: Send updated resumes to MAMCDONOUGH  or text MARISA . 1302 to set up a phone interview.

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Materials Lab Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience with hydraulics. You will be responsible for receiving samples, running dimensional analysis reports using specialized microscopes, operating a hydraulic machine press to stress-test materials, performing lab experiments, supporting inventory and parts management, and developing standards.

• Perform tasks on projects related to materials selection and corrosion testing and analysis, including experimental setup, data collection, and data reporting.
• Inspect, test, repair, and install equipment.
• Work independently on project activities under the supervision of the project investigator.
• Assist more experienced technicians, technologists, and professionals with technical assignments.
• Follow the Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality Assurance program on projects.
• Record research activities performed in a lab book.
• Set up and run laboratory experiments.
• Analyze test specimens.
• Perform other duties such as solution preparation, cleaning test cells, moving items throughout the lab, and calibrating equipment following prescribed procedures.

• Experience in hydraulics testing and machine operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and utilize tools.
• Experience in inventory, materials, and parts management.
• Chemistry experience or knowledge, either from a degree or work experience, is a plus.

• Understanding of a lab environment.
• Experience in chemical engineering and chemical testing is a plus.
• Experience in materials testing.

You will work in a lab and mechanical test setting with other technicians. Standard working hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, with a flexible start time between 7 AM and 9 AM. The position is a 6‑12 month contract-to-hire. The lab, located in Dublin, OH, sits between research and production labs, offering varied projects and significant exposure to international business, including upstream work and renewable energy projects.

It is one of the largest globally for hydrogen corrosion testing and also conducts CO2 capture, transfer, and storage testing.

Contract to Hire, Dublin, OH.

Pay range: $22.00–$25.00/hr.

Benefits (subject to eligibility and change):

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

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