Chemistry Lab Technician

What you will be doing:

• Corrosion & Erosion Testing:
  Performing erosion-corrosion experiments for various metals and alloys in propylene glycol (PG) based coolant environments, simulating high‑flow datacenter conditions at elevated temperatures.
• Material Compatibility:
  Carry out long‑term compatibility studies of elastomers, seals, and polymers with PG coolants to predict degradation and service life.
• Failure Analysis & Metallography:
  Perform precision cross‑sectioning, mounting, and polishing of metallurgical samples. Analyze samples for erosion, corrosion pitting, and manufacturing defects using optical and electron microscopy.
• Heterogeneous Integration:
  Investigate and optimize bonding processes between metals, ceramics, and plastics to ensure high mechanical reliability and thermal performance under thermal cycling.
• Lab Operations:
  Maintain wet chemistry lab standards, prepare complex and potentially corrosive chemical solutions, and manage characterization equipment calibration and safety.

• B.S. or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant industry experience in a laboratory setting.
• Very strong wet chemistry laboratory skills (titration, pH control, solution preparation, etc.).
• Practical experience operating analytical instruments (FTIR, GC‑MS, XPS, optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, tensile/compression testing, or similar).
• High adaptability; ability to switch between chemistry, physics, and engineering tasks daily.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and data reporting skills.

• Practical experience in high‑vacuum physical vapor deposition techniques including sputter deposition and e‑beam evaporation.
• First‑principles understanding of analytical instrumentation.
• Direct experience performing ASTM test methods.
• Hands‑on experience with potentiostat‑based accelerated corrosion testing including apparatus set up.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $60,000

USD–$101,200

USD for Level3, and $72,000

USD–$120,750

USD for Level
4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

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