NEW JOB OPENING
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN MATERIALS TESTING
IN Chanhassen, MN, USA!

Required Education

• A High School Diploma or Equivalent



Preferred Education

• Associate's Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Chemical Engineering



Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• 2–3 years of demonstrated laboratory experience

• Experience conducting standard laboratory testing to support new product introductions and customer sample testing

• Basic experience in a laboratory or workshop setting

• Computer literate with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Comfortable working with Excel spreadsheets

• Ability to understand and follow experimental protocols for preservation of data

• Understanding of laboratory safety

• Ability to stand while working in the laboratory throughout most of the day



Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties testing of thermal interface materials and coatings

• Experience supporting laboratory test method standardization, harmonization, and administration

• Experience evaluating, collecting, recording, and compiling laboratory data



Laboratory Technician Overview

• Under the supervision of a Senior Technician or Chemist, the Laboratory Technician performs laboratory testing and experimental activities with a high level of initiative and independence

• The role supports mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties testing of thermal interface materials and coatings, as well as standard laboratory testing for new product introductions and customer sample testing

• The Technician operates and maintains laboratory equipment, supports standardization and harmonization of laboratory test methods, and assists with equipment calibration and safety checks

• The role requires accurate data collection, evaluation, recording, and organization using established procedures

• The Technician uses Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint, to compile data, create charts and tables, summarize results, and communicate project details

• The position requires adherence to laboratory safety practices and protocols, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a laboratory environment



Job Duties

• Perform mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties testing of thermal interface materials and coatings

• Evaluate, collect, and record data

• Organize and perform experiments using established procedures

• Summarize and report experimental results in a laboratory notebook and PowerPoint

• Use a computer to enter data and information, including charts and tables, for communication of project results and details

• Run and maintain laboratory equipment

• Lead and support ongoing standardization, harmonization, and administration of laboratory test methods

• Ensure laboratory and application equipment is calibrated and safety checked in compliance with local regulations

• Conduct standard laboratory testing to support new product introductions and customer sample testing

• Compile data into Excel spreadsheets for sharing with Application Engineers and other internal colleagues

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**