Assistant Analytical Laboratory Manager

Montana Tech•Butte, MT

About The Position

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program. Applications received by January 12, 2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established. instructional programs and service activities. Develops new and existing clients for the service component of CAMP. Conduct research/development activities: performing experiments, simulations, and theoretical calculations; making and recording detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results; compiling results, documenting outcomes, and preparing technical reports. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and conduct project tasks and accomplish goals. Contributes to and occasionally leads proposal development and partnership-building to maintain and grow CAMP’s research portfolio. Trains faculty and students to operate research equipment as needed. Oversees the utilization of data collection software and the maintenance of appropriate data archives. Prepares service quotations, customer reports and billing information for service projects. Supervises student workers, including hiring, training and mentoring. Develops professional presentations, submits research papers to peer-reviewed journals and prepares research proposals. Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: perform analysis using Scanning electron microscopy (SEM); energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS); X-ray diffraction (XRD); Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA); Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC); and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). This includes sample preparation for the SEM, automated mineralogical analysis (SEM-EDS-based analysis), distillation using organic solvents, and wet chemical analysis as needed. Other duties include providing specialized training on the highly sensitive and complex SEM instrumentation; managing all internal client quotations and invoicing for CAMP services for Montana Tech students (graduate and undergraduate); training, supervising and mentoring students in the operation of laboratory equipment and proper sample/chemical handling procedures. Ensures that safe working conditions are maintained in CAMP’s laboratories

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) in geochemistry, materials science/engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 years laboratory experience or equivalent (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
Proven experience training and mentoring students
Proven experience working with data acquisition and archiving
Experience in operation, imaging and analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and SEM with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS)
Experience in operation of an X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and evaluation of diffractograms

Nice To Haves

Possession of a M.S. degree or higher in the sciences or engineering, preferably in an area related to materials science
Experience in operation of materials characterization techniques such as EBSD, TGA, DSC, FTIR, ICP-OES and interpretation of generated data
Capability to contribute to development of proposals that utilizes CAMP’s facilities to maintain and grow CAMP’s research portfolio
Experience with preparation of mineralogical samples for analysis using SEM-based techniques and XRD
Experience with various wet chemical analyses

Responsibilities

perform analysis using Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS)
X-ray diffraction (XRD)
Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA)
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
sample preparation for the SEM
automated mineralogical analysis (SEM-EDS-based analysis)
distillation using organic solvents
wet chemical analysis as needed
providing specialized training on the highly sensitive and complex SEM instrumentation
managing all internal client quotations and invoicing for CAMP services for Montana Tech students (graduate and undergraduate)
training, supervising and mentoring students in the operation of laboratory equipment and proper sample/chemical handling procedures
Ensures that safe working conditions are maintained in CAMP’s laboratories

Benefits

health, dental and vision insurance
mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution
partial tuition waiver
wellness program
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
11 Holidays per year
3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
Life and Disability Insurance
Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.