Senior Analytical Lab Technician

Therma-Tru • Maumee, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Analytical Lab Technician supports Engineering teams in the development, validation, and continuous improvement of new and existing products through comprehensive laboratory testing. The role independently conducts product performance, durability, reliability, and compliance tests and ensures laboratory test equipment and instrumentation are properly maintained and calibrated. The technician uses analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills to identify failure modes, support root-cause investigations, and recommend improvements to test methods, equipment, fixtures, and laboratory processes. The role requires technical competence, attention to detail, and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and project teams to provide accurate and timely test results.

This position is onsite at the Monclova Innovation Center in Maumee, Ohio. The technician sets up and runs tests from Engineering Test Requests, documents data and results, develops or modifies test procedures, and manages multiple concurrent tests to meet project timelines. The role also supports and trains employees on equipment and procedures, manages chemicals and materials safely, maintains assigned laboratory equipment, contributes to continuous improvement, and keeps work areas clean.

Requirements

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, Laboratory Science, or a related technical field preferred, with 2–4 years of field experience; alternatively, a high school diploma and at least 5 years of relevant laboratory experience are required.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience in product testing, preferably consumer products.
• Familiarity with component-level test methods for mechanical and material performance.
• Hands-on ability and exposure to statistical significance and gauge R&R.
• Proven experience leading multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work onsite at the Monclova Innovation Center in Maumee, Ohio.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with laboratory techniques for analysis of composites, polymers, coatings, and metals.
• Experience in woodworking using power tools.
• Experience programming PLCs.
• Basic electrical wiring knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run tests based on Engineering Test Requests, using relevant test equipment.
• Compile accurate test data and create reports that document testing parameters, photographs, part conformance to standards, and abnormal results.
• Create new test procedures or modify existing procedures as needed.
• Manage several tests simultaneously and meet project timelines.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to follow appropriate test procedures and clearly document and communicate results.
• Support and train employees in test equipment and procedures.
• Manage laboratory chemicals and materials, including flammables, oxidizers, acids, and bases, and ensure proper PPE and procedures are followed.
• Manage calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair activities for assigned laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Support continuous improvement in laboratory operations, safety, testing capabilities, data quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain clean work areas.
• Identify failure modes, support root-cause investigations, and recommend improvements to test methods, equipment, fixtures, and laboratory processes.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits.
• Adoption benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree