Failure Analysis Technician (Materials Science)

Location: Corvallis, Oregon, United States of America

Salary: $29–$43 USD per hour; applies to candidates in the United States of America.

Company

hirify.global provides technology products and supports R&D, product development, and manufacturing activities.

What you will do

• Evaluate components, materials, inks, and products to characterize material properties and identify probable causes of failure.
• Operate analytical instruments and provide high-quality data, images, and detailed laboratory reports.
• Collaborate with engineering partners and the R&D and manufacturing communities to solve product problems.
• Manage task requests, priorities, delivery dates, workload, and equipment issues using laboratory software and SFT LIMS.
• Perform method development, document operating procedures, and support quality systems through proper technique and gauge studies.
• Maintain laboratory safety, instrument calibration, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting practices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of analytical or R&D laboratory technician experience.
• AA/AS degree in chemistry, metals, materials, physics, computers, electronics, or a similar technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of routine laboratory procedures, equipment, and material science fundamentals.
• Ability to set up, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate advanced analytical instruments in non-routine situations.
• Ability to manage complex tasks, prioritize work, communicate effectively, and collaborate with technicians and engineering partners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced R&D environment with changing priorities and urgent timelines.

Nice to have

• Expertise with one or more analytical instruments and laboratory protocols.
• Experience mentoring and training laboratory personnel.

Culture & Benefits

• Standard day-shift schedule with occasional overtime opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, 13 paid holidays, and 4–12 weeks of fully paid parental leave based on tenure.