Senior Technician, 2nd Shift Analytical Lab

Niron Magnetics•Minneapolis, MN

11h•$30 - $40

About The Position

As a Senior Technician, Analytical Lab, you will perform sample preparation and operate analytical equipment for advanced materials analysis. The input material is a nano material composed of iron nitride used for making bulk permanent magnets. Preparation steps will largely be performed using a glove box inert environment because the nano iron nitride powders used to make the samples are unstable in air. This requires physical dexterity inside the glove box, precise measurements of mass in the glove box, handling of epoxies in the glove box, and detailed work organization Operate a variety of analytical equipment such as x-ray diffractometer (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), oxygen-nitrogen-hydrogen (ONH) analyzer, BET specific surface area analyzer, Hysteresis Graph, SAXS, and laser diffractometer for particle size distribution analysis Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) provided by Niron for carefully developed measurement methods Although SOPs must be followed, this individual will be encouraged to suggest improvements to the procedures, develop and implement these improvements, and document them if adopted by Niron Determine optimal scheduling to ensure samples are prepared and measured in a timely fashion Perform all duties according to Niron’s Safety Program

Requirements

2-year degree in technical field required
Excellent hands-on skills and ability to operate lab equipment
Strong attention to detail
Must be highly collaborative and able to work within a diverse team environment
At least 3 years of industry experience
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering field
5+ years of industry experience
Experience with 6S programs
Experience with ISO in manufacturing environment with understanding of the importance of following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Quality and customer mindset
Academic and/or industry experience working with advanced materials

Responsibilities

Perform sample preparation for advanced materials analysis
Operate analytical equipment such as x-ray diffractometer (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), oxygen-nitrogen-hydrogen (ONH) analyzer, BET specific surface area analyzer, Hysteresis Graph, SAXS, and laser diffractometer for particle size distribution analysis
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) provided by Niron for carefully developed measurement methods
Suggest improvements to the procedures, develop and implement these improvements, and document them if adopted by Niron
Determine optimal scheduling to ensure samples are prepared and measured in a timely fashion
Perform all duties according to Niron’s Safety Program