Laboratory Technician – Materials Testing
Vulcan Elements · Research Triangle Park, NC
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Vulcan Elements's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Vulcan Elements's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vulcan Elements
- high 48 stale, 2 reposted of 49 open
- Hiring momentum
- 66 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vulcan Elements's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vulcan Elements.
About this role
As a Laboratory Technician at Vulcan Elements, you will engage in sample preparation, analytical testing, and materials characterization for rare-earth permanent magnets. Your role involves following established procedures, operating various analytical instruments, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring safety and quality control in the laboratory environment. You will work under the guidance of experienced personnel and participate in training to develop your laboratory skills.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vulcan Elements as an employer.
What you need
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual as defined under ITAR)
- High school diploma/GED
- Hands-on laboratory experience through employment, technical training, or academic coursework
- Ability to follow written instructions, SOPs, and safety procedures accurately and consistently
- Strong attention to detail in sample handling, measurements, and recordkeeping
- Basic computer skills, including data entry and spreadsheets, and the ability to perform basic laboratory calculations
Nice to have
- Associate degree or coursework in chemistry, materials science, laboratory technology, or a related field
- One to two years of experience in an analytical, materials testing, or manufacturing laboratory
- Exposure to one or more of the listed analytical techniques or metallographic sample preparation
- Experience handling metal powders or working with inert-atmosphere gloveboxes
- Familiarity with laboratory documentation, quality-control checks, or established quality-management systems
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Hands-on role may require significant attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures
- The position involves working with hazardous materials and chemicals
- Limited experience required for preferred qualifications may indicate a learning opportunity for entry-level candidates
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Listed by Vulcan Elements on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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