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Lab Technician
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A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
$46,789 / year median in North Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Metallurgical Laboratory Technician for its Monroe, NC facility. In this hands-on laboratory role, you will perform metallurgical and material verification testing to ensure product and process conformity to defined specifications, customer standards, and controlled procedures. You will execute specimen preparation, perform metallurgical evaluations, maintain test equipment, and ensure accurate, traceable digital data entry within MES and QMS systems - directly supporting production readiness, quality compliance, and SPQDC (Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, precision in laboratory practice, familiarity with metal testing methods, and the ability to follow established procedures while supporting continuous improvement of material verification workflow. Hands-on experience with atomic spectroscopy and gas combustion analysis, including sample preparation techniques and instrument-specific software; strong chemistry background preferred, particularly related to ICP analysis Experience with additive manufacturing or metal powder-based production environments Familiarity with microstructural evaluation methods, hardness testing, density analysis, or special process validations Experience capturing digital test data, documenting results, and working within MES/QMS systems Knowledge of metal powder handling, sampling, or testing Ability to understand and write standard work instructions, laboratory procedures, or test method documentation Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an interest in continuous improvement of laboratory workflows