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Chipton-Ross is seeking a Lab Technician for a contract opportunity in Moorestown, NJ.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

(REQUIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

):

Lab Competency:

Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in a materials characterization or mechanical testing laboratory environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions. Exclude technicians working in production or quality assurance.

Sample Preparation:

Execute precise sectioning, mounting, grinding, and polishing of metal alloys, composites, and electronics assemblies for microstructural analysis. Conduct metallographic acid etching as required

Materials Characterization:

Operate sophisticated analytical tools to support Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Thermal Analysis platforms (DSC/TGA/DMA/TMA).

Mechanical Testing:

Conduct mechanical testing on metals, composites, elastomers, and other materials in accordance with ASTM standards and/or LM internal procedures. Bond strain gages as required

Data Logging & Documentation:

Compile raw data into technical presentations, record and communicate observations

Physical Material Handling:

Safely install test fixtures and sub-assemblies under test

Equipment Maintenance & Safety:

Perform routine calibration and preventative maintenance on materials characterization platforms, environmental chambers, and other lab infrastructure

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(DESIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

):

• Prior experience evaluating mechanical test results and operating mechanical load frames (Instron).
• Experience conducting failure analysis activity.
• Familiarity with aerospace/military specifications and industry standards (ASTM).
• Strong communication skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Accredited Bachelor's Degree or Accredited Master's Degree.

WORK HOURS

Full-Time; 4/10-1st Shift.