Lab Technician

PHNX Materials • Eastlake, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

PHNX Materials is seeking an entry-level Lab Technician to support our demonstration plant operations. You’ll own sample collection and analysis from our demonstration plant: collecting and preparing solid and liquid samples, running analyses, performing wet bench chemistry, while keeping careful records of everything you do. This is a hands-on role ideal for a recent graduate who wants deep, daily exposure to modern analytical instrumentation and exposure to an operational enviornment.

Requirements

• B.S. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, environmental geochemistry or a related field (or equivalent hands-on lab experience)
• 0–2 years of laboratory experience
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined record-keeping habits
• Comfort working with acids and other lab chemicals with proper training and PPE. Safety first.
• Willingness to learn multiple instruments and techniques; we will provide training.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or hands-on exposure to Leco equipment.
• Data organization and analysis of characterization data
• Experience with acid digestion or metallurgical sample prep
• Interest in or familiarity with extractive metallurgy, or recycling processes
• Comfort in operational plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, and prepare solid and liquid samples for analysis
• Analyze samples using lab equipment, including sample prep.
• Perform wet bench chemistry: titrations, filtration, and solution preparation
• Maintain detailed, accurate lab notebooks and enter data into our records system
• Keep lab spaces organized, maintain instruments, track consumables, and follow all safety protocols (PPE, chemical hygiene)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level