What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Laboratory Technician position at Ellaway Blues Consulting?
Our client is currently seeking a Senior Technician to join a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing business based in Dallas, Texas. The company is developing next-generation technologies that are reshaping the industrial and clean-tech landscape. With strong investment, a culture of technical excellence, and a clear mission to build a high-performance manufacturing capability in the United States, the organization is entering a significant phase of growth.
The Senior Technician will play a key role within the materials technology group, supporting the development and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes. This is a hands-on, laboratory-based position that will suit a technically skilled, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in analytical methods and materials characterization. Working closely with engineers and scientists, the successful candidate will generate critical data to guide product and process innovation across multiple technology platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform advanced and routine analyses using a range of techniques including ICP-OES, LECO CS/ONH, optical and electron microscopy, metallographic sample preparation, XRD, XRF, thermal analysis, and magnetometry, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all results.
• Prepare and digest samples using wet chemistry methods, including acid digestion and fusion techniques.
• Conduct metallographic preparation, including cutting, mounting, and polishing samples for microscopy and materials evaluation.
• Troubleshoot analytical instruments, perform maintenance, and ensure consistent calibration and performance.
• Document, interpret, and communicate analytical results, contributing to technical reports, development programs, and standard work instructions.
• Mentor and support junior technicians, promoting high-quality experimental execution and adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment with strict attention to safety protocols and chemical handling requirements.
The ideal candidate will bring an Associate’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, along with 5 years of experience working in a wet chemistry or analytical laboratory environment. A solid foundation in sample preparation, instrument operation, and data integrity is essential, as is a disciplined approach to laboratory safety and documentation. Experience with one or more advanced analytical techniques—such as ICP-OES, LECO CS/ONH, XRD, or electron microscopy—will be highly regarded.
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, along with the opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic and mission-driven organization.