Laboratory Technician (6099)
Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities. At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting. You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!
Key statistics:
- 1100+ Team members
- 900+ Consultants
- 550+ Ph.D.s
- 30+ Offices globally
We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician for our Mechanical Engineering Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for technical functions in support of the groups that utilize laboratories. Duties will include design and construction of test fixtures, nonstandard testing, and assisting engineers and scientists with inspections. You will also be responsible for assisting scientists and engineers with maintaining the laboratory, calibrating laboratory equipment, stocking general purpose lab supplies, and tracking storage of evidence and project materials.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building, conducting and documenting tests using thermal, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Performing various tasks in a lab environment
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and tools
- Participating in keeping the facility clean
- Assisting with organizing and tracking storage of evidence and project materials
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- AA degree or equivalent technical experience
- Fabrication, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Hands-on skills and ability to operate common power and machine tools (lathe, mill, band saw, etc.)
- Excellent verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated dedication to quality and accuracy as well as the ability to work well independently
- Must be versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime, and travel as needed
- Experience operating laboratory equipment such as optical and scanning electron microscopes (SEM) is a plus
- Photography experience is a plus
- Welding experience is a plus
Please visit the following link to learn how Exponent and our staff are making an impact: https://info.exponent.com/our-impact
We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.
Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.