Lab Technician

Job Title

The Lab Technician will support Transcend's growing in-house testing capabilities by performing analytical evaluations related to contaminant identification, particle characterization, filter media integrity, and separation efficiency.

Laboratory Testing & Analysis

• Conduct testing to identify particle size, physical characteristics, and chemical composition of contaminants to support root cause analysis.
• Perform microscopy and spectroscopy analyses including SEM and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS).
• Evaluate filter porosity, media integrity, and chemical composition of new and used filters to support optimization of filter performance.
• Support collaboration with third-party labs for filter efficiency and separation performance testing.

Technical Support & Reporting

• Generate detailed test reports summarizing findings, results, and recommended next steps for customers.
• Assist engineering teams with data collection needed for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) validation and advanced technical service projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation, lab records, and sample tracking.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning laboratory environment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with field service technicians, application engineers, and product specialists to ensure seamless integration of lab insights into customer solutions.
• Provide timely support to customers by contributing to Transcend's commitment to quick turnaround lab solutions.

• Associate degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field. (preferred)
• 1+ year of laboratory experience (academic or professional).
• Familiarity with microscopy, filtration testing, or chemical analysis methods.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with SEM/EDS, filtration media testing, or industrial process analysis.
• Background in oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial contamination analysis.
• Knowledge of CFD-related data inputs or separation technologies.

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job. Visits to our manufacturing facility and suppliers' facilities is required to monitor active projects and address design issues.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.

CECO's Commitment to Our People

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you're a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments:
Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us.

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