Laboratory Technician

Alleima • Kennewick, WA

6d • $24 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Alleima Special Metals is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician for its Quality Team at the Kennewick facility. The company produces high-performance titanium tube products for industries including aerospace and medical. The position performs physical, chemical, and metallographic testing to verify product quality and conformance, and supports preparation of customer certification packages.

The Laboratory Technician provides quality assurance laboratory services to ensure products meet customer specifications and industry standards. The role works with Quality, Production, Engineering, Planning, and Sales teams to support customer requirements and shipping priorities. Duties include testing and analysis, sample and documentation management, equipment and facility maintenance, coordination of testing priorities, and support for product quality, laboratory accreditation, and continuous improvement. The role also requires compliance with applicable quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements and company policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One to three years of experience in a laboratory setting, familiar with measuring devices such as calipers and laboratory instrumentation including microscopes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate test results and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate testing priorities, results, and changing requirements to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain confidentiality of customer and company information.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts and frequently reach, bend, twist, and handle laboratory samples and equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and samples weighing up to 40 pounds as an essential job function.
• Ability to work safely around laboratory equipment and testing machinery while using required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable export control regulations.
• Must be able to work for any employer in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with metal alloys.
• Vocational education in a scientific field or technical program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, metallurgical, and other required laboratory testing and analysis according to established procedures, standards, and customer requirements.
• Prepare and manage test samples, records, certifications, and quality documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and facilities to support safe, accurate, and efficient operations.
• Coordinate testing activities and priorities to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Support product quality, laboratory accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements and company policies.
• Perform other laboratory, quality, and related duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $24.00–$31.00, with 40 hours per week guaranteed.
• 5% annual bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance beginning on day 31.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan beginning on day 31, with a 5% company contribution and a 50% match on the first 6% contributed; all contributions are immediately vested.
• Paid time off, including eleven paid holidays each year.
• On-the-job training.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Opportunities for growth within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED