Materials Lab Specialist
About The Position
This role is ideal for a hands-on technical professional who enjoys working at the intersection of materials science, chemistry, and manufacturing process development. As a Materials Laboratory Specialist, you will support a wide range of laboratory and technology development activities, from metallurgical sample preparation and analytical testing to chemistry experiments and casting trials. Working alongside engineers and scientists, you'll play a key role in generating high-quality data, solving technical challenges, and advancing innovative materials and manufacturing technologies. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with equipment, learning new skills, and tackling problems in a collaborative laboratory environment. Whether preparing samples, running experiments, troubleshooting equipment, or supporting process development, you'll help bring new ideas and technologies to life.
Requirements
- Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field with 1 year of related experience; OR a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
- 1 year of experience in safe chemical handling and laboratory safety practices.
- 1 year of experience working with laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
- Ability to work with Export Controlled information.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a materials, metallurgical, chemistry, research, manufacturing, or industrial laboratory.
- Experience with metallographic sample preparation, including sectioning, mounting, polishing, and etching.
- Experience conducting laboratory experiments and maintaining technical records.
- Experience supporting manufacturing process development.
- Familiarity with optical microscopy, SEM, or other materials characterization techniques.
- Experience with nickel-based alloys, cobalt-based alloys, stainless steels, or coated components.
- Experience troubleshooting laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
- Experience supporting laboratory equipment procurement, installation, or maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Prepare metallic samples for metallurgical and microscopic evaluation using sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching techniques.
- Support materials characterization activities, including optical microscopy.
- Conduct laboratory testing and experiments, including sample preparation, data collection, and documentation.
- Assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and experimental test systems.
- Support casting trials and process development activities, including equipment setup and post-trial analysis.
- Troubleshoot laboratory and process equipment and help implement practical solutions.
- Manage multiple laboratory projects while collaborating closely with engineers, scientists, and operations teams.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- prescription drug coverage
- Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
- Relocation Assistance Provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
