Sr. Lab Technician

Sr Laboratory Technician

This is a Sr Laboratory Technician role within the South Bend Materials Engineering organization. This position will function as a technician in the Materials Engineering Laboratory supporting activities across various Laboratories. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate daily workload in the Chemistry, Carbon and Metals Lab: receiving incoming work in Linked Information Management System (LIMS), prioritize work to meet schedule demands, and communicate work status/changes with customers and laboratory members.
• Perform titrations for solution analysis of production processing chemistries.
• Perform Salt Fog analysis utilizing standard industry techniques
• Perform Oxygen Nitrogen Hydrogen (ONH), Coined Density and Fusion Boundary analysis of powder materials
• Perform viscosity, refractive index, specific gravity and turbidity analysis of various coatings.
• Prepare samples for Xray Diffraction (XRD) analysis.
• Perform cross sectioning of materials/parts and analyze using metallography techniques.
• Utilize microscope instrumentation and software to capture images and/or obtain measurements.
• Operate various analytical instruments.
• Interface with internal and external customers to define appropriate test methods that effectively meet customer requirements.
• Manage solvents, acids, bases, chemicals and consumables inventories.
• Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory test equipment.

Basic Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a laboratory environment.

We Value:

• Demonstration of machining, manufacturing and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability and knowledge to perform advanced laboratory techniques, such as titrations and wet bench chemistry.
• Familiarity and experience with various analytical instruments, such as FTIR, TGA/DSC, ONH, SEM/EDS, XRD, Microscopes and XRF.
• Ability to read and interpret specification and drawing requirements
• Effective documentation and reporting of test results using Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work independently and resolve difficult problems when they arise.
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues to successfully achieve desired results.
• Familiar with laboratory safety practices and experience working with hazardous chemicals, solvents, acids, and bases.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.