Vulcan Elements

Vulcan Elements

Laboratory Technician – Materials Testing

Research Triangle Park, NC

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago

About the role

  • Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future.
  • With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain analytical test equipment including inert gas fusion (IGF), combustion analysis, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), powder rheometry, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).
  • Maintain an organized, clean, and safe working environment within the laboratory.
  • Support quality assurance activities and maintain compliance with laboratory accreditation requirements.
  • As a Materials Testing Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for performing analytical testing and materials characterization in support of rare-earth permanent magnet manufacturing operations.
  • You will operate a variety of analytical instruments, prepare metallographic specimens, and maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment in compliance with applicable quality standards.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a technician in a materials testing environment.
  • High school diploma or equivalent (required).
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in a laboratory operating under accreditations such as ISO 17025, A2LA, or Nadcap.
  • Hands-on experience with metallographic sample preparation, inert gas fusion, combustion analysis, ICP-OES, powder rheometry, and/or differential scanning calorimetry.
  • Previous experience with the safe handling and use of hazardous chemicals and materials.

Company info

  • Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U

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